East Sussex house prices
Average price paid, 2026-05
Prices in East Sussex are down 1% over the last year and up 1.49% a year over five. That is 17% above the United Kingdom average of £271,295.
Average price, last 25 years
Pounds paid · to 2026-05HM Land Registry, UK House Price Index. Source
- £125,001 to £250,000 at 2%£2,500
- £250,001 to £925,000 at 5%£3,318
First-time buyer relief applies below £500,000. England and Northern Ireland rates; Scotland charges Land and Buildings Transaction Tax and Wales charges Land Transaction Tax, both on different bands.
What is your East Sussex home worth?
The area average is a starting point, not a valuation. Give us what you paid and the year, and we will move it by the actual change in average prices paid in East Sussex over exactly that period.
Value my homeEast Sussex house prices: common questions
What is the average house price in East Sussex?
The average house price in East Sussex is £316,368, based on HM Land Registry data for 2026-05. That is the average price actually paid for property completing in the area, not an asking price or an estimate.
Are house prices in East Sussex rising or falling?
Prices in East Sussex are down 1% over the last year, and have changed at +1.49% a year over five years and +2.79% a year over twenty. Figures are annualised averages from HM Land Registry to 2026-05.
How much stamp duty would I pay on an average home in East Sussex?
Stamp duty on a £316,368 property is £5,818 at standard England and Northern Ireland rates, or £818 for a first-time buyer. Stamp duty is charged in slices, so only the portion of the price inside each band is taxed at that band's rate. Scotland and Wales charge different taxes on different bands.
Is East Sussex expensive compared with the rest of the UK?
At £316,368, East Sussex is 17% above the United Kingdom average of £271,295.
How can I find out what my own East Sussex home is worth?
An area average is not a valuation of a specific property. If you know what you paid and the year you bought, our free tool moves your purchase price by the actual change in average prices paid in East Sussex over exactly that period, which is more accurate than estimating from bedroom count. For anything involving money changing hands, get a valuation from a local agent or a RICS surveyor; no lender accepts an online estimate.
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