House prices in Epping Forest have gone up by an average of over £5,000 in the month of January, according to figures from the Land Registry.

The latest data from the government department reveals that in January 2023 average house prices in Epping Forest reached £550,894.

This was up from £545,383 in December, representing a 1.0 per cent increase. In the last 12 months it has risen by 6.8 per cent.

If you are interested in buying or renting a home, you can see the latest properties in and around Epping Forest here.

How much have house prices increased in Epping Forest?

Breaking it down for specific types of housing, all prices saw an increase.

  • Detached houses - Up to £1,077,151 from £1,065,010 in December
  • Semi-detached houses - Up to £631,875 from £624,707 in December
  • Terraced houses - Up to £473,214 from £468,980 in December
  • Flats - Up to £315,451 from £312,962 in December

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How do Epping Forest house prices compare to the UK average?

Even when comparing Epping Forest to the picture across the UK, the area is far above the UK average with a typical property value in the nations reaching £289,818 in January.

In cash terms, the average house price in January was £17,080 higher than a year earlier with house price growth accelerating to 6.3 per cent in January 2023. Prices were down by -1.1 per cent month on month.

How much could your house be worth?

We have created this map for the East of England so you can see the average house price in each neighbourhood since 1995.

Sites like Zoopla can offer an estimate valuation of your house if you input your postcode into their website here.

The above map can demonstrate which areas of Epping Forest are the most expensive for average house prices.