House prices in Swindon have soared by an average of more than £9,000 in the month of May, according to figures from the Land Registry.

The latest data from the government department reveals that in May 2022 average house prices in Swindon reached £264,288.

This was up from £255,174 in April, representing a 3.6 per cent increase. In the last 12 months it has risen by 16.4 per cent.

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

How much have house prices increased in Swindon?

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

  • Detached houses - Up to £469,222 from £454,799 in April
  • Semi-detached houses - Up to £293,293 from £283,075 in April
  • Terraced houses - Up to £230,429 from £221,554 in April
  • Flats - Up to £155,953 from £151,467 in April

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How do Swindon house prices compare to the UK average?

Despite the rise in prices this month, Swindon is still slightly below the UK average with typical property value in the nation reaching £283,496 in May.

In cash terms, the average house price in May was £32,210 higher than a year earlier with house price growth accelerating to 12.8 per cent in May 2022. Prices were up by 1.2 per cent month on month.

How much could your house be worth?

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

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

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