Conveyancing costs in Cambridge
Stamp duty and legal fees at Cambridge's own average prices, from the latest official house price data and published GOV.UK rates.
Last checked: 2 November 2026, against the UK House Price Index and the published GOV.UK rates.
Not legal advice. This page has not been reviewed by a solicitor. The figures are official statistics run through our calculators, not a quote.
How much does it cost to buy a home in Cambridge?
As of August 2026, the average home in Cambridge costs £470,360. A home mover paying the local average of £593,483 pays £19,674 in stamp duty, and a first-time buyer at £393,745 pays £4,687. Legal fees typically run £1,140 to £1,800 including VAT, plus disbursements.
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| Buyer | Price | Stamp duty | Legal fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First-time buyer, at the local first-time buyer average | £393,745 | £4,687 | £1,140 to £1,800 | £6,270 to £7,175 |
| Home mover, at the local average for movers | £593,483 | £19,674 | £1,320 to £2,160 | £21,582 to £22,667 |
| Flat (usually leasehold), at the local flat average | £295,754 | £4,788 | £1,320 to £2,280 | £6,551 to £7,756 |
| Detached house, at the local detached average | £955,469 | £39,297 | £1,560 to £2,640 | £41,445 to £42,770 |
| Second home or buy-to-let, at the local average | £470,360 | £37,036 | £1,140 to £1,800 | £38,619 to £39,524 |
More questions about buying in Cambridge
What is the average house price in Cambridge?
£470,360 in August 2026, 60% above the England average of £293,525. How prices in Cambridge have moved over the year.
Source: HM Land Registry, UK House Price Index, August 2026.
How is stamp duty worked out on a home in Cambridge?
£19,674 in all on the local average for home movers, £593,483, charged slice by slice: 0% on £125,000, 2% on £125,000 (£2,500) and 5% on £343,483 (£17,174).
Source: HM Land Registry, UK House Price Index, August 2026; GOV.UK, Stamp Duty Land Tax residential rates, rates checked 2 November 2026.
Do first-time buyers pay stamp duty in Cambridge?
Some: at the local first-time buyer average of £393,745, a first-time buyer pays 5% on the part above £300,000, which is £4,687.
Source: HM Land Registry, UK House Price Index, August 2026; GOV.UK, Stamp Duty Land Tax residential rates, rates checked 2 November 2026.
What does it cost to buy a flat in Cambridge?
Flats average £295,754 (63% of the overall average), on which a home mover pays £4,788 in stamp duty. Most are leasehold: expect £150 to £400 more in legal fees, and a management pack from the landlord or managing agent.
Source: HM Land Registry, UK House Price Index, August 2026; GOV.UK, Stamp Duty Land Tax residential rates, rates checked 2 November 2026; Conveyancing Index, How much does conveyancing cost?, updated 3 July 2026.
Are new-build homes dearer in Cambridge?
No: new-build homes averaged £380,446 in June 2026, 20% less than existing homes at £476,916.
Source: HM Land Registry, UK House Price Index, June 2026.
How much is council tax in Cambridge?
£2,467 a year at Band D on average for 2026-27, including precepts. Every band in Cambridge.
What is the Land Registry fee on a home in Cambridge?
£150 to register the transfer online at the local average of £470,360 (Scale 1; new leases are charged differently).
Source: HM Land Registry, Registration Services fees, checked 30 October 2026.
How do prices in Cambridge compare?
| Property type | Cambridge | England |
|---|---|---|
| All homes | £470,360 | £293,525 |
| Detached | £955,469 | £472,671 |
| Semi-detached | £597,397 | £291,962 |
| Terraced | £490,971 | £247,371 |
| Flat | £295,754 | £218,563 |
| First-time buyers | £393,745 | £246,042 |
Nearby areas
| Area | Average price | Stamp duty, home mover |
|---|---|---|
| South Cambridgeshire | £441,410 | £16,082 |
| East Cambridgeshire | £340,059 | £9,256 |
| Huntingdonshire | £306,954 | £8,564 |
| Uttlesford | £468,166 | £18,089 |
Work out your own figure with the stamp duty calculator and the conveyancing fees calculator.
Prices over the last year: house prices in Cambridge.
Questions
How much is stamp duty in Cambridge?
How much does conveyancing cost in Cambridge?
Buying in Cambridge? We'll introduce you to an independent SRA-regulated conveyancing solicitor, who sends you their own quote.
Get a conveyancing quoteSources
- HM Land Registry: UK House Price Index, full file (August 2026)
- Finance Act 2003, section 55 (SDLT rates and bands)
- Finance Act 2003, Schedule 6ZA (first-time buyers' relief)
- Finance Act 2003, Schedule 4ZA (higher rates for additional dwellings)
- GOV.UK: Stamp Duty Land Tax residential rates
- Conveyancing Index: How much does conveyancing cost? (legal fee ranges)
- HM Land Registry: Registration Services fees (Scale 1)
House prices from the UK House Price Index for August 2026 (new-build and sales figures June 2026), retrieved 2026-11-02; tax worked out with the published rates; fee ranges are market figures, not a quote. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. This page is general information, not legal advice, and hasn't been reviewed by a solicitor. Instrukt is not a law firm.