Average house price in Forest of Dean
The average house price in Forest of Dean (South West) is £290,398, according to HM Land Registry's UK House Price Index (April 2026). Prices have risen by 1.7% over the last 12 months. That is 8% above the UK average of £270,080. At that price, Forest of Dean ranks 159th most expensive of 360 local authorities — above the median for local authorities.
- Average price
- £290,398
- 12-month change
- +1.7%
- vs UK average
- +8%
- Price rank (local authorities)
- 159th / 360
Average price by property type
| Property type | Average price |
|---|---|
| Detached | £394,425 |
| Semi-detached | £258,149 |
| Terraced | £217,133 |
| Flat / maisonette | £127,903 |
Nearby areas in South West
- Somerset£277,347
- Exeter£287,013
- Teignbridge£288,664
- Mid Devon£291,923
- West Devon£307,291
- Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole£311,309
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average house price in Forest of Dean?
- The average house price in Forest of Dean is £290,398, 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 Forest of Dean?
- Average house prices in Forest of Dean have risen by 1.7% over the 12 months to April 2026 (HM Land Registry UKHPI).
- How much is a detached house in Forest of Dean?
- An average detached home in Forest of Dean costs £394,425 (HM Land Registry UKHPI, April 2026).
- How much is a flat in Forest of Dean?
- An average flat or maisonette in Forest of Dean costs £127,903 (HM Land Registry UKHPI, April 2026).
- Is Forest of Dean expensive compared with the UK average?
- Forest of Dean's average house price of £290,398 is 8% above the UK average of £270,080 (HM Land Registry UKHPI, April 2026).
- Where does Forest of Dean rank for house prices in the UK?
- By average price, Forest of Dean is the 159th 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 Forest of Dean
Weigh crime, house prices and rents side by side before you decide — every figure is from official UK open data for Forest of Dean.
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.