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House prices in West Lancashire
Official UK HPI · to March 2026
House prices in West Lancashire have risen sharply over the past year — up +4.8% to a typical £238,673, one of the larger 12-month gains recorded in the UK. Semi-detached property led the rise, with typical prices now at £232,895.
Average price since 1995
“Real” adjusts every figure for inflation (ONS CPI) into today’s prices.
Neighbourhoods in West Lancashire
Median sold price by postcode district · last 24 months · ≥30 sales. Click any district for its prices, streets and recent sales.
375 monthly data points · source: UK House Price Index.
Prices by property type
- Detached £378,061 ▲ +5.0%
- Semi-detached £232,895 ▲ +5.5%
- Terraced £179,572 ▲ +5.1%
- Flat £122,452 ▼ -0.3%
Affordability
A typical home in West Lancashire costs 6.3× local annual earnings (ONS, latest year). See how West Lancashire ranks nationally →
Energy efficiency profile
Based on 43,537 Energy Performance Certificates lodged for properties in West Lancashire.
- Most common rating D
- Rated A-C 46.5%
- Median floor area 85 m²
- Median annual energy cost £968
- Most common era England and Wales: 1967-1975
- Main heating fuel mains gas (not community)
Wondering how to improve a home's rating? Our guide ranks every common measure by cost and EPC points gained: how to improve your EPC rating →
Source: Energy performance of buildings data under the Open Government Licence.
Frequently asked questions
- What's the average house price in West Lancashire?
- The average house price in West Lancashire is £238,673, based on the UK House Price Index (Land Registry + ONS) to March 2026.
- How have house prices in West Lancashire changed over the last year?
- Average house prices in West Lancashire have risen +4.8% over the last 12 months.
- How much does a house cost in West Lancashire by property type?
- Latest average prices in West Lancashire:
- detached homes: £378,061
- semi-detached homes: £232,895
- terraced homes: £179,572
- flats: £122,452
- Is West Lancashire affordable compared with local earnings?
- A typical home in West Lancashire costs 6.3× local annual earnings, per ONS workplace-based earnings data. See how West Lancashire ranks nationally.
- How much does it cost to move home in West Lancashire?
- Moving home in West Lancashire typically involves conveyancing (~£900–£1,800 inc. VAT and searches), a survey if you're buying (~£400–£1,300 depending on level), and removals (~£400–£1,200 for a 2–3 bedroom move). See our full cost-of-moving-home guide for every line in the bill.