Latest prices in Cornwall for Semi-Detached properties
The latest figures show that the average price for a Semi-Detached property in Cornwall has now reached £294,281 as of Jul 2024. This value is based upon the average value of completed property transactions in the month of July.
Average prices for a Semi-Detached property have increased substantially over the longer term in Cornwall. Back in January 1995, prices for this type of property averaged £44,285 based on sales at the time. Fast forward to January 2024, and averages reached £288,943 - representing a growth of 552% over 29 years.
This substantial triple-digit percentage rise in Semi-Detached property values far outpaced broader inflation over the same period. Rising household incomes, strong local economy, high demand and constrained supply all likely contributed to the steep price inflation seen for Semi-Detached homes in Cornwall over the past 3 decades.
Our data is sourced directly from HM Land Registry and their UK House Price Index report. This dataset is updated several times a year and we always attempt to have the most up to data information available.
The UK HPI uses sales data collected on residential housing transactions, whether for cash or with a mortgage. Properties have been included in England and Wales since January 1995, in Scotland since January 2004, and in Northern Ireland since January 2005, Data is available at a national and regional level, as well as counties, local authorities and London boroughs.
Semi-Detached prices in Cornwall over the last 12 months
Date
Price
Aug 2023
£307,268
Sep 2023
£308,018
Oct 2023
£309,814
Nov 2023
£295,067
Dec 2023
£290,459
Jan 2024
£288,943
Feb 2024
£288,263
Mar 2024
£290,458
Apr 2024
£288,592
May 2024
£290,415
Jun 2024
£292,549
Jul 2024
£294,281
Recent trends for prices in Cornwall
The latest figures from July 2024 indicate the property market in Cornwall continues to show rising price trends. Compared to June, 2024, average prices increased by 0.6% to £300,995. On an annual basis, average property prices have decreased -0.2% since 12 months ago.
In terms of sales activity, there were 385 residential property transactions completed in Cornwall during July, 2024. Of these purchases, 151 were financed with a mortgage while 120 were all-cash sales. For cash buyers, average prices have changed by 0.6% since June, 2024, coming in at around £303,634. For properties purchased with a mortgage, the average price changed by 0.6% since June, 2024, to £298,434.
Compared to the overall picture in its national parent England, the average property price in Cornwall are lower than the current national average of £305,879. While Cornwall saw a change of 0.6% over the last month, England as a whole recorded a percentage change of 0.2% in average property values. And on an annual basis, prices across England have grown by 1.6%, more than the -0.2% yearly change seen in Cornwall.
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Average price in Cornwall by housing type
Prices last recorded in July, 2024
average
£300,995
detached
£435,565
flat
£166,359
semi-detached
£294,281
terraced
£242,463
Prices by housing type in Cornwall
Recent data shows that price growth has varied across different property types in Cornwall over the last year. For terraced houses, property prices changed by 0.5% between July 2024 and June 2024 to reach £242,463, and changed by 0.3% over the last 12 months. The annual change was greater than the 1.8% change seen for terraced homes in England overall.
Meanwhile, semi-detached properties saw a rise in average prices locally, taking them to £294,281 in June 2024. This represents a 0.6% change from the same month last year.This is underperforming the 2.2% annual change in semi-detached values across the country.
Detached homes in Cornwall gained 0.8% month-over-month to reach an average of £435,565. Annually, detached property values have changed by -0.6%. This is weaker price growth compared to England's 1.6% change for detached houses over the year.
For apartments and flats, average prices increased by 0.6% between July and June 2024, hitting £166,359. Over the last 12 months, apartment values have changed by -2.2%, lagging England's flat and apartment growth rate of 0.4%.
Overall, semi-detached properties have seen the strongest price momentum locally over the past year, with a change of 1.1%, while flat properties lagged, with a change of -2.2%.
Recent purchases in Cornwall
According to data from HM Land Registry, there were 385 completed property purchases in the area of Cornwall in July 2024. Of these sales, 120 were recorded as cash purchases whilst 151 were purchased using a mortgage. Compared to this time 12 months ago, the percentage of properties purchased using a mortgage has changed by 0.2% and the percentage of properties purchased with cash has changed by -0.7%.
The number of cash and mortgage purchases may not match the recorded number due to exclusions listed on the gov.uk website
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