Average house price in Cornwall
The average house price in Cornwall (South West) is £277,017, according to HM Land Registry's UK House Price Index (April 2026). Prices have risen by 2.4% over the last 12 months. That is 3% above the UK average of £270,080. At that price, Cornwall ranks 176th most expensive of 360 local authorities — above the median for local authorities.
- Average price
- £277,017
- 12-month change
- +2.4%
- vs UK average
- +3%
- Price rank (local authorities)
- 176th / 360
Average price by property type
| Property type | Average price |
|---|---|
| Detached | £423,296 |
| Semi-detached | £278,791 |
| Terraced | £229,064 |
| Flat / maisonette | £145,468 |
Nearby areas in South West
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average house price in Cornwall?
- The average house price in Cornwall is £277,017, 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 Cornwall?
- Average house prices in Cornwall have risen by 2.4% over the 12 months to April 2026 (HM Land Registry UKHPI).
- How much is a detached house in Cornwall?
- An average detached home in Cornwall costs £423,296 (HM Land Registry UKHPI, April 2026).
- How much is a flat in Cornwall?
- An average flat or maisonette in Cornwall costs £145,468 (HM Land Registry UKHPI, April 2026).
- Is Cornwall expensive compared with the UK average?
- Cornwall's average house price of £277,017 is 3% above the UK average of £270,080 (HM Land Registry UKHPI, April 2026).
- Where does Cornwall rank for house prices in the UK?
- By average price, Cornwall is the 176th most expensive of 360 local authorities in the HM Land Registry UKHPI (April 2026), which places it above the median for local authorities.
The full picture for Cornwall
Weigh crime, house prices and rents side by side before you decide — every figure is from official UK open data for Cornwall.
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.