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House prices in High Peak

The median home in High Peak has sold for £255,000 over the last three years — below the ~£290,000 England & Wales average.

Ranks #189 of 318 local authorities by median price — more expensive than 41% of them.
Median price
£255k
last 3 yrs
1-year change
+0.8%
5-year change
+17.8%
Sales / yr
259
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Sold prices in High Peak

Based on 4,318 sales recorded in the last three years (HM Land Registry).

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The median home in High Peak has sold for £255,000 over the last three years — below the ~£290,000 England & Wales average. The average of £296,919 sits notably higher than the median, which usually means a tail of larger or higher-value sales pulling the mean up. That's drawn from 4,318 recorded sales — a liquid, actively-traded local market.

High Peak price trend

Quarterly median sold price (smoothed), against England & Wales. Hover for the value at any quarter.

High PeakEngland & Wales
£150k£200k£250k£300k201620182020202220242026
1 year
+0.8%
5 years
+17.8%
10 years
+59.3%

Over five years, prices in High Peak have risen (+17.8%). Across a full decade they are +59.3%. The last twelve months alone: +0.8%.

How High Peak growth compares

Sold prices rebased to 100 at 2015 — so you can compare the pace of change in High Peak directly against England & Wales, regardless of price level.

High PeakEngland & Wales
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Indexed to 100 in 2015. A line at +20% means prices are 20% above their 2015 level.

What it costs to buy in High Peak

From entry-level to premium — where sold prices actually land, not just the headline median.

£255k
Entry-level
£144k
10th %ile
Middle of the market
£190k–£350k
25–75th %ile
Premium
£479k
90th %ile

Homes in High Peak span a broad range: the cheapest tenth of sales went for under £144,024, while the top tenth fetched over £478,600. Half of all sales fell between £190,000 and £350,000 — the practical "middle of the market" a typical buyer competes in.

How High Peak compares

Average sold price here against its wider area and England (HM Land Registry UK House Price Index).

High Peak (this area)£297k
England£291k
High Peak 1-yr +0.8%England 1-yr +3.9%

At £296,919, homes in High Peak sell for about the same as the England average. Prices here have moved slower than England as a whole over the past year (+0.8% vs +3.9%).

Prices by property type

Median sold price by type across High Peak.

TypeMedian£/m²Sales
Terraced£212,0851,424
Semi-detached£265,0001,205
Detached£416,250964
Flat / maisonette£163,950441
Other£236,250284

The most-traded type in High Peak is terraced (1,424 sales, median £212,085), which tends to set the tone of the area. Flats (£163,950) and houses (~£284,609) trade well apart, so the headline figure moves a lot with the mix of what's for sale.

The High Peak market: activity & mix

How busy the market is, and what kind of homes actually change hands.

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Tenure & new-build mix
Leasehold 34.1%Freehold 65.9%
New-build 6.8%Existing 93.2%

34% of recent sales in High Peak were leasehold — a substantial leasehold share, so factor in service charges and lease length. New-build made up 7% of sales, a modest amount of new supply.

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High Peak boundary

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High Peak house prices — FAQs

What is the average house price in High Peak?

Over the last three years the median sold price in High Peak was £255,000, with a mean of £296,919, based on 4,318 HM Land Registry sales.

Is High Peak expensive?

At a £255,000 median, High Peak is cheaper than the ~£290,000 England & Wales average.

Are house prices in High Peak going up or down?

On our smoothed index, High Peak prices have moved +0.8% over the past year. Local trends are noisy, so this is a guide to direction rather than a precise figure.

What's the cheapest type of home to buy in High Peak?

Of the common types, flat / maisonette have the lowest median at £163,950 (441 sales).

How much do I need to buy in High Peak?

Entry-level homes (the cheapest 10% of sales) went for under £144,024, and most buyers competed in the £190,000–£350,000 band. The top 10% of sales exceeded £478,600.

How much have High Peak house prices changed over 5 years?

Prices in High Peak are +17.8% over the last five years, and +59.3% over ten, on our smoothed index of Land Registry sales.

Are homes in High Peak freehold or leasehold?

34% of recent sales in High Peak were leasehold and the rest freehold. Leasehold usually means flats — always check the remaining lease length and any service charge or ground rent before offering.

How do I check a specific High Peak property before buying?

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Sources

Sold-price figures derived from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (© Crown copyright), under the Open Government Licence v3.0; £/m² combines PPD with MHCLG EPC floor areas. Full Housometer reports also draw on HM Land Registry, Ordnance Survey, Environment Agency, VOA, Ofsted, Police.uk, DEFRA, ONS and more. Area figures summarise the market and are not a valuation of any individual home.