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House prices in East Of England

The average house price in East Of England over the last three years is £401,088, with a median sold price of £345,000 — above the ~£290,000 England & Wales norm.

One of the most expensive regions in England & Wales — ranked #3 of 10 by median price.
Median price
£345k
last 3 yrs
1-year change
-1.6%
5-year change
+4.3%
Sales / yr
84,991

HM Land Registry sold-price data · updated August 2026

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Sold prices in East Of England

Based on 226,980 sales recorded in the last three years (HM Land Registry).

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The average house price in East Of England over the last three years is £401,088, with a median sold price of £345,000 — above the ~£290,000 England & Wales norm. The mean sits notably higher than the median here, which usually means a tail of larger or higher-value sales pulling the average up. That's drawn from 226,980 recorded sales — a liquid, actively-traded local market.

East Of England price trend

Quarterly median sold price (smoothed). Hover for the value at any quarter.

East Of England
£250k£300k£350k201620182020202220242026£340k
1 year
-1.6%
5 years
+4.3%
10 years
+39%

Over five years, prices in East Of England have been broadly flat (+4.3%). Across a full decade they are +39%. The last twelve months alone: -1.6%. Prices in East Of England still sit about 1.9% below their 2025 peak on our smoothed index — worth knowing when a seller's asking price was set with the top of the market in mind.

What it costs to buy in East Of England

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

£345k
Entry-level
£185k
10th %ile
Middle of the market
£250k–£473k
25–75th %ile
Premium
£660k
90th %ile

Homes in East Of England span a broad range: the cheapest tenth of sales went for under £185,000, while the top tenth fetched over £660,000. Half of all sales fell between £250,000 and £472,500 — the practical "middle of the market" a typical buyer competes in.

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Target price in East Of England
£345,000
around the local median · 34% up the local range
£185,000 · entry-level£660,000 · premium
deposit
Deposit (10%)
£34,500
Stamp duty (SDLT)
£7,250
Monthly repayment
£1,815/mo
5% · 25-yr repayment
Income needed
~£69,000
at 4.5× lending

Upfront cash ≈ £41,750 (deposit + stamp duty), before legal and survey fees. Illustration only, not financial advice — English SDLT main-residence rates for 2026/27; second homes pay a surcharge, and your mortgage rate and multiple will vary.

How East Of England compares

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

East Of England (this area)£401k
England£291khere: +38%
East Of England 1-yr -1.6%England 1-yr +3.9%

At £401,088, homes in East Of England sell for 38% above the England average. Prices here have moved slower than England as a whole over the past year (-1.6% vs +3.9%).

Prices by property type

Median sold price and share of the market, by type, across East Of England.

TypeMedian£/m²Sales
Detached£465,00072,756 (32%)
Semi-detached£345,00065,651 (29%)
Terraced£305,00056,072 (25%)
Flat / maisonette£215,00032,501 (14%)

The most-traded type in East Of England is detached (72,756 sales, median £465,000), which tends to set the tone of the area. Flats (£215,000) and houses (~£378,360) trade well apart, so the headline figure moves a lot with the mix of what's for sale.

The East Of England market: activity & mix

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

Sales per year
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* 2026 is a part year — Land Registry sales are recorded a few weeks after completion.

Tenure & new-build mix
Leasehold 15.4%Freehold 84.6%
New-build 8.3%Existing 91.7%

Around 84,991 homes changed hands in East Of England in 2025 — in line with the area's average of roughly 97,265 sales a year over the past decade. The busiest recent year was 2021 (128,638 sales). Steady turnover means a reasonable flow of fresh listings through the year. 15% of recent sales in East Of England were leasehold — mostly freehold, with some leasehold flats. New-build made up 8% of sales, a modest amount of new supply.

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East Of England boundary

Boundary © Office for National Statistics (Open Geography Portal), Open Government Licence v3.0.

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Council tax

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East Of England house prices — FAQs

What is the average house price in East Of England?

Over the last three years the median sold price in East Of England was £345,000, with a mean of £401,088, based on 226,980 HM Land Registry sales.

Is East Of England expensive?

At a £345,000 median, East Of England is more expensive than the ~£290,000 England & Wales average.

Are house prices in East Of England going up or down?

On our smoothed index, East Of England prices have moved -1.6% 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 East Of England?

Of the common types, flat / maisonette have the lowest median at £215,000 (32,501 sales).

How much do I need to buy in East Of England?

Entry-level homes (the cheapest 10% of sales) went for under £185,000, and most buyers competed in the £250,000–£472,500 band. The top 10% of sales exceeded £660,000.

How much have East Of England house prices changed over 5 years?

Prices in East Of England are +4.3% over the last five years, and +39% over ten, on our smoothed index of Land Registry sales.

How much stamp duty will I pay on a home in East Of England?

On the £345,000 median-priced East Of England home, a home-mover pays about £7,250 in Stamp Duty Land Tax at 2026/27 rates, and a first-time buyer about £2,250 with first-time-buyer relief. Second homes pay a surcharge on top.

How much deposit and income do I need to buy in East Of England?

A 10% deposit on the median £345,000 East Of England home is £34,500 (5% would be £17,250). Borrowing the remaining £310,500 implies a household income of roughly £69,000 at a typical 4.5× lending multiple.

How many homes sell in East Of England each year?

Roughly 84,991 sales a year have been recorded in East Of England recently (HM Land Registry). That’s a liquid market — homes come up regularly, and pricing is well-evidenced.

Are homes in East Of England freehold or leasehold?

15% of recent sales in East Of England 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.

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Nearby & related areas

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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.