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House prices in England

Average price · May 2026· HM Land Registry data

£292,095Average house price
+2.3%Change over 1 year
+16.3%Change over 5 years
-8.7%5 years, after inflation
£29,210Typical 10% deposit

The average house price in England is £292,095, based on the latest May 2026 HM Land Registry House Price Index. Over the past year, prices in England have risen (+2.3%), and over the last five years they have risen strongly (+16.3%). Five years ago the average was around £251,203.

1995: £50,6792026: £292,095

House prices in England peaked at around £293,578 (November 2025). Since 1995 the average has changed by +481.5%. Adjusted for inflation, prices are -8.7% in real terms over the last five years — so in today’s money they have lagged behind the wider cost of living. Remember this is an area average — your own home’s value depends on its exact street, size and condition.

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