761,454 completed sales in England and Wales were lodged with HM Land Registry for 2024. The median was £291,000 — £306,201 in 2026 money.
Section 01
Was 2024 a good year to buy?
A home bought at the 2024 median of £291,000 and sold at the latest median of £285,000 gained -2.1% in cash. Restate the 2024 price in 2026 money and it is worth £306,201, so the real gain is -6.9%. The first number is the one people quote; the second is the one that decided whether they were better off.
Section 02
What sold in 2024
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Sales recorded | 761,454 |
| Median price paid | £291,000 |
| In 2026 money | £306,201 |
| Detached median | £415,000 |
| Semi-detached median | £269,950 |
| Terraced median | £235,000 |
| Flat median | £245,000 |
| New build share | 9.4% |
| Leasehold share | 22.0% |
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