House prices in Stafford

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Data as of: UK House Price Index published 21 October 2026.

What is the average house price in Stafford?

As of August 2026, the average house price in Stafford is £260,446, up 3.5% on a year earlier. Detached £397,417, semi-detached £252,170, terraced £196,862, flat £112,477. First-time buyers paid £211,673 on average. Figures from the UK House Price Index, published 21 October 2026.

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Average price, month by month

Average price in Stafford (UK House Price Index). Recent months are revised as more sales are registered.
MonthAverage priceSales
August 2025£251,577196
September 2025£254,342203
October 2025£255,257212
November 2025£254,025194
December 2025£254,156150
January 2026£253,59992
February 2026£258,694124
March 2026£259,971167
April 2026£264,242140
May 2026£262,104114
June 2026£260,413123
July 2026£259,674
August 2026£260,446

More questions about prices in Stafford

Are house prices going up in Stafford?

Yes: the average home sold for £260,446 in August 2026, up 3.5% on August 2025, against £293,525 across England. Prices rose in 7 of the last 12 months and fell or held in 5.

Source: HM Land Registry, UK House Price Index, August 2026.

When were house prices highest in Stafford over the last year?

The highest monthly average in the 13 months to August 2026 was £264,242 in April 2026; the lowest was £251,577 in August 2025.

Source: HM Land Registry, UK House Price Index, August 2026.

How have prices changed by type of home in Stafford?

Over the year, semi-detached homes did best (up 4.3%) and flats worst (up 0.9%).

Source: HM Land Registry, UK House Price Index, August 2026.

What do first-time buyers pay for a home in Stafford?

First-time buyers paid £211,673 on average in August 2026, and buyers who already owned a home paid £310,001.

Source: HM Land Registry, UK House Price Index, August 2026.

How many homes sell in Stafford each month?

123 sales were recorded in June 2026. The latest months' figures are provisional and are revised as more sales are registered.

Source: HM Land Registry, UK House Price Index, June 2026.

How much stamp duty would I pay on an average home in Stafford?

A home mover paying the local average for movers, £310,001, pays £5,500 in stamp duty. Tax and legal fees for each kind of buyer in Stafford.

What is the average rent in Stafford?

£902 a month in September 2026, from the ONS Price Index of Private Rents. Rents by size and type of home in Stafford.

Prices by property type

TypeAugust 2026August 2025Change
Detached£397,417£385,414+3.1%
Semi-detached£252,170£241,717+4.3%
Terraced£196,862£189,015+4.2%
Flat£112,477£111,497+0.9%

Nearby areas

Average price and change over the year to August 2026
AreaAverage priceYear change
South Staffordshire£308,695+2.3%
Stoke-on-Trent£150,112-0.2%
Cannock Chase£231,333-1.3%
Newcastle-under-Lyme£208,269+5.2%

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Questions

What is the average house price in Stafford?
£260,446 in August 2026 (UK House Price Index), up 3.5% on a year earlier.
How much is a flat in Stafford?
The average flat sold for £112,477 in August 2026.

Sources

Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. UK House Price Index published 21 October 2026, retrieved 2026-11-02. 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.