Average house price in England
The average house price in England is £291,445, according to HM Land Registry's UK House Price Index (April 2026). Prices have risen by 3.9% over the last 12 months. That is 8% above the UK average of £270,080. At that price, England ranks 5th most expensive of 14 regions and countries — above the median for regions and countries.
- Average price
- £291,445
- 12-month change
- +3.9%
- vs UK average
- +8%
- Price rank (regions and countries)
- 5th / 14
Average price by property type
| Property type | Average price |
|---|---|
| Detached | £472,022 |
| Semi-detached | £289,106 |
| Terraced | £244,026 |
| Flat / maisonette | £218,451 |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average house price in England?
- The average house price in England is £291,445, 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 England?
- Average house prices in England have risen by 3.9% over the 12 months to April 2026 (HM Land Registry UKHPI).
- How much is a detached house in England?
- An average detached home in England costs £472,022 (HM Land Registry UKHPI, April 2026).
- How much is a flat in England?
- An average flat or maisonette in England costs £218,451 (HM Land Registry UKHPI, April 2026).
- Is England expensive compared with the UK average?
- England's average house price of £291,445 is 8% above the UK average of £270,080 (HM Land Registry UKHPI, April 2026).
- Where does England rank for house prices in the UK?
- By average price, England is the 5th most expensive of 14 regions and countries in the HM Land Registry UKHPI (April 2026), which places it above the median for regions and countries.
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.