Real sold price data from HM Land Registry · Last 5 years · 4,929,297 sales recorded
National Market Overview — The England and Wales property market has processed 4.93 million sales over the past five years, with an average price of £398,271 and a median of £278,000. However, the market has declined 7.9% over this period, reflecting cooling conditions from the post-pandemic peak. Annual averages show a clear downward trajectory from £415,943 in 2022 to £360,032 in 2026.
Regional Price Differences — Significant regional variation exists across the market. Brighton and Hove leads at £541,119 average, followed by Bath and North East Somerset at £527,861, whilst Hull remains the most affordable major market at £155,720. Greater Manchester dominates by transaction volume with 222,489 sales at £286,606 average, demonstrating that high activity areas are not necessarily high-value regions.
Price Trends Over Time — Prices peaked in 2022 at £415,943 before declining steadily through 2023 and 2024. The market has continued its downward trend into 2025-2026, with 2026 showing the lowest average at £360,032, representing a 13.4% fall from the 2022 peak.
What Stands Out — Terraced properties dominate sales volume with 1.35 million transactions at £286,609 average, while detached homes command the highest prices at £503,557 despite lower sales numbers. The stark contrast between affordable northern regions like Hull and expensive southern areas like Brighton underscores England's persistent north-south price divide.
```| County | Sales | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 222,489 | £286,606 |
| West Northamptonshire | 37,443 | £396,492 |
| Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole | 37,372 | £413,868 |
| East Riding Of Yorkshire | 37,327 | £259,165 |
| North Northamptonshire | 32,555 | £329,984 |
| Cheshire West And Chester | 32,133 | £315,213 |
| Central Bedfordshire | 28,665 | £450,667 |
| South Gloucestershire | 25,184 | £395,995 |
| Brighton And Hove | 23,303 | £541,119 |
| City Of Kingston Upon Hull | 20,752 | £155,720 |
| City Of Nottingham | 20,168 | £314,046 |
| Rhondda Cynon Taff | 19,622 | £169,004 |
| City Of Peterborough | 16,312 | £308,343 |
| Bath And North East Somerset | 15,904 | £527,861 |
| North East Lincolnshire | 15,640 | £171,374 |
| North Lincolnshire | 14,225 | £200,907 |
| Westmorland And Furness | 13,176 | £296,674 |
| Windsor And Maidenhead | 12,401 | £719,674 |
| Redcar And Cleveland | 12,119 | £171,959 |
| Blackburn With Darwen | 11,994 | £212,331 |
| The Vale Of Glamorgan | 11,197 | £327,964 |
| Neath Port Talbot | 10,565 | £172,733 |
| County | Avg Price | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Windsor And Maidenhead | £719,674 | 12,401 |
| Brighton And Hove | £541,119 | 23,303 |
| Bath And North East Somerset | £527,861 | 15,904 |
| Central Bedfordshire | £450,667 | 28,665 |
| Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole | £413,868 | 37,372 |
| West Northamptonshire | £396,492 | 37,443 |
| South Gloucestershire | £395,995 | 25,184 |
| North Northamptonshire | £329,984 | 32,555 |
| The Vale Of Glamorgan | £327,964 | 11,197 |
| Cheshire West And Chester | £315,213 | 32,133 |
| City Of Nottingham | £314,046 | 20,168 |
| City Of Peterborough | £308,343 | 16,312 |
| Westmorland And Furness | £296,674 | 13,176 |
| Greater Manchester | £286,606 | 222,489 |
| East Riding Of Yorkshire | £259,165 | 37,327 |