Average house price in Cardiff
The average house price in Cardiff (Wales) is £271,166, according to HM Land Registry's UK House Price Index (April 2026). Prices have risen by 1.8% over the last 12 months. That is 0% above the UK average of £270,080. At that price, Cardiff ranks 181st most expensive of 360 local authorities — below the median for local authorities.
- Average price
- £271,166
- 12-month change
- +1.8%
- vs UK average
- +0%
- Price rank (local authorities)
- 181st / 360
Average price by property type
| Property type | Average price |
|---|---|
| Detached | £521,519 |
| Semi-detached | £322,816 |
| Terraced | £260,300 |
| Flat / maisonette | £160,237 |
Nearby areas in Wales
- Newport£230,320
- Isle of Anglesey£241,717
- Ceredigion£244,182
- Vale of Glamorgan£293,277
- Monmouthshire£322,377
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average house price in Cardiff?
- The average house price in Cardiff is £271,166, according to HM Land Registry's UK House Price Index (April 2026). That compares with a UK average of £270,080.
- Are house prices rising in Cardiff?
- Average house prices in Cardiff have risen by 1.8% over the 12 months to April 2026 (HM Land Registry UKHPI).
- How much is a detached house in Cardiff?
- An average detached home in Cardiff costs £521,519 (HM Land Registry UKHPI, April 2026).
- How much is a flat in Cardiff?
- An average flat or maisonette in Cardiff costs £160,237 (HM Land Registry UKHPI, April 2026).
- Is Cardiff expensive compared with the UK average?
- Cardiff's average house price of £271,166 is 0% above the UK average of £270,080 (HM Land Registry UKHPI, April 2026).
- Where does Cardiff rank for house prices in the UK?
- By average price, Cardiff is the 181st most expensive of 360 local authorities in the HM Land Registry UKHPI (April 2026), which places it below the median for local authorities.
The full picture for Cardiff
Weigh crime, house prices and rents side by side before you decide — every figure is from official UK open data for Cardiff.
Reference period: April 2026 (latest published UKHPI edition). Source: HM Land Registry — UK House Price Index (UKHPI). Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.