Chester house prices
Cheshire · Official UK House Price Index, August 2026.
The average home in Chester sold for £270,534 in August 2026, 3.7% up on the same month a year earlier. Figures are the official UK House Price Index average for the Chester local authority area, covering all residential sales.
Average sold price
£271k
Change over the last year
3.7% up
Average price, last 12 months
£263k
Sept 25
£259k
Dec 25
£267k
Mar 26
£268k
May 26
£271k
Aug 26
Over the last 12 months the average has risen by £7,445 (2.8%).
Average price by property type in Chester
Detached
£439k
Semi-detached
£269k
Terraced
£211k
Flat or maisonette
£136k
Figures cover the Chester local authority area and are published monthly by HM Land Registry.
Chester house prices: common questions
- What is the average house price in Chester?
- The average home in Chester sold for £270,534 in August 2026, according to the official UK House Price Index.
- Are house prices in Chester rising or falling?
- Average prices in Chester are 3.7% higher than the same month a year earlier.
- How much does a flat or a house cost in Chester?
- In Chester, a flat or maisonette averages £135,806, a terraced home £211,455 and a detached home £439,091.
- Where do these Chester house prices come from?
- They are official UK House Price Index averages for the Chester local authority area, published monthly by HM Land Registry from real completed sales.
- How can I find out what my own home in Chester is worth?
- Search your postcode on GaffGuide for a free estimate of that specific home, built from nearby sold prices and the property's certified floor area. No sign-up and no payment.
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