Conveyancing costs in Enfield
Stamp duty and legal fees at Enfield'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.
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How much does it cost to buy a home in Enfield?
As of August 2026, the average home in Enfield costs £474,855. A home mover paying the local average of £605,105 pays £20,255 in stamp duty, and a first-time buyer at £401,763 pays £5,088. 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 | £401,763 | £5,088 | £1,140 to £1,800 | £6,671 to £7,576 |
| Home mover, at the local average for movers | £605,105 | £20,255 | £1,320 to £2,160 | £22,163 to £23,248 |
| Flat (usually leasehold), at the local flat average | £300,325 | £5,016 | £1,320 to £2,280 | £6,779 to £7,984 |
| Detached house, at the local detached average | £1,249,707 | £68,721 | from £2,160 | from £71,674 |
| Second home or buy-to-let, at the local average | £474,855 | £37,486 | £1,140 to £1,800 | £39,069 to £39,974 |
More questions about buying in Enfield
What is the average house price in Enfield?
£474,855 in August 2026, 62% above the England average of £293,525. How prices in Enfield 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 Enfield?
£20,255 in all on the local average for home movers, £605,105, charged slice by slice: 0% on £125,000, 2% on £125,000 (£2,500) and 5% on £355,105 (£17,755).
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 Enfield?
Some: at the local first-time buyer average of £401,763, a first-time buyer pays 5% on the part above £300,000, which is £5,088.
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 Enfield?
Flats average £300,325 (63% of the overall average), on which a home mover pays £5,016 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 Enfield?
No: new-build homes averaged £459,309 in June 2026, 3% less than existing homes at £471,301.
Source: HM Land Registry, UK House Price Index, June 2026.
How much is council tax in Enfield?
£2,268 a year at Band D on average for 2026-27, including precepts. Every band in Enfield.
What is the Land Registry fee on a home in Enfield?
£150 to register the transfer online at the local average of £474,855 (Scale 1; new leases are charged differently).
Source: HM Land Registry, Registration Services fees, checked 30 October 2026.
How do prices in Enfield compare?
| Property type | Enfield | England |
|---|---|---|
| All homes | £474,855 | £293,525 |
| Detached | £1,249,707 | £472,671 |
| Semi-detached | £720,969 | £291,962 |
| Terraced | £501,658 | £247,371 |
| Flat | £300,325 | £218,563 |
| First-time buyers | £401,763 | £246,042 |
Nearby areas
| Area | Average price | Stamp duty, home mover |
|---|---|---|
| Haringey | £633,221 | £30,089 |
| Waltham Forest | £532,212 | £21,454 |
| Barnet | £592,892 | £28,897 |
| Hackney | £619,408 | £28,179 |
Work out your own figure with the stamp duty calculator and the conveyancing fees calculator.
Prices over the last year: house prices in Enfield.
Questions
How much is stamp duty in Enfield?
How much does conveyancing cost in Enfield?
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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.