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House prices in South West

The median home in South West has sold for £310,000 over the last three years — broadly in line with the ~£290,000 England & Wales average.

Ranks #4 of 10 regions by median price — more expensive than 60% of them.
Median price
£310k
last 3 yrs
1-year change
-1%
5-year change
+5.5%
Sales / yr
15,435
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Sold prices in South West

Based on 223,540 sales recorded in the last three years (HM Land Registry).

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The median home in South West has sold for £310,000 over the last three years — broadly in line with the ~£290,000 England & Wales average. The average of £362,641 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 223,540 recorded sales — a liquid, actively-traded local market.

South West price trend

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

South West
£250k£300k201620182020202220242026
1 year
-1%
5 years
+5.5%
10 years
+40.4%

Over five years, prices in South West have been broadly flat (+5.5%). Across a full decade they are +40.4%. The last twelve months alone: -1%.

What it costs to buy in South West

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

£310k
Entry-level
£170k
10th %ile
Middle of the market
£231k–£425k
25–75th %ile
Premium
£600k
90th %ile

Homes in South West span a broad range: the cheapest tenth of sales went for under £170,000, while the top tenth fetched over £600,000. Half of all sales fell between £231,444 and £425,000 — the practical "middle of the market" a typical buyer competes in.

How South West compares

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

South West (this area)£363k
England£291k
South West 1-yr -1%England 1-yr +3.9%

At £362,641, homes in South West sell for 24% above the England average. Prices here have moved slower than England as a whole over the past year (-1% vs +3.9%).

Prices by property type

Median sold price by type across South West.

TypeMedian£/m²Sales
Detached£450,00067,730
Terraced£262,50062,545
Semi-detached£305,00056,398
Flat / maisonette£190,00036,867

The most-traded type in South West is detached (67,730 sales, median £450,000), which tends to set the tone of the area. Flats (£190,000) and houses (~£343,370) trade well apart, so the headline figure moves a lot with the mix of what's for sale.

The South West 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 17.9%Freehold 82.1%
New-build 6.1%Existing 93.9%

18% of recent sales in South West were leasehold — mostly freehold, with some leasehold flats. New-build made up 6% of sales, a modest amount of new supply.

Where South West is

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South West boundary

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

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Value & sold prices

An evidence-based estimate with a confidence range, every sale since 1995, and the nearest comparables.

Energy & EPC

EPC rating, floor area, heating type and what the home costs to run.

Council tax

The exact band for this property and what it costs you each year.

Flood risk

River, sea and surface-water flood risk, with the nearest watercourse.

Ground & mining

Subsidence and ground stability, radon potential and coal-mining legacy.

Crime & safety

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Noise & air quality

Road, rail and aircraft noise plus NO₂ and particulate air pollution.

Schools

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Transport & commute

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Amenities & green space

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Broadband & mobile

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Planning & tenure

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Property history

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Demographics & income

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South West house prices — FAQs

What is the average house price in South West?

Over the last three years the median sold price in South West was £310,000, with a mean of £362,641, based on 223,540 HM Land Registry sales.

Is South West expensive?

At a £310,000 median, South West is about the same as the ~£290,000 England & Wales average.

Are house prices in South West going up or down?

On our smoothed index, South West prices have moved -1% 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 South West?

Of the common types, flat / maisonette have the lowest median at £190,000 (36,867 sales).

How much do I need to buy in South West?

Entry-level homes (the cheapest 10% of sales) went for under £170,000, and most buyers competed in the £231,444–£425,000 band. The top 10% of sales exceeded £600,000.

How much have South West house prices changed over 5 years?

Prices in South West are +5.5% over the last five years, and +40.4% over ten, on our smoothed index of Land Registry sales.

Are homes in South West freehold or leasehold?

18% of recent sales in South West 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 South West 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.