Cheshire East Property Prices and Rents
A quick local authority snapshot for prices, rents, local incomes and market direction. Use the deeper market pages for sales, rental and affordability evidence.
Cheshire East market at a glance
Page refreshed 5 July 2026Average house price£296,091
MoM +0.3%YoY +1.1%
Average private rent£979
MoM +0.5%YoY +7.2%
Median annual pay£42,021ASHE 2025
Employment rate77.0%Aged 16-64
What this means
Cheshire East house prices are rising modestly compared with last year. Rent and wage data help compare local affordability and demand.
Data freshness
- House price data
- April 2026
- Rent data
- May 2026
- Pay data
- Jan 2025-Dec 2025 / ASHE 2025
Official price trend
All homes UK HPI series, last 5Y.
All homes average price was £296,091 in April 2026, 0.3% up over the month and 1.1% up over the year.
Monthly movementUp 0.3%From £295,104 last month
Annual movementUp 1.1%From £292,987 last year
| Month | Average price | Monthly change | Annual change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Month: May 2025 | Average: £291,920 | Monthly: -0.4% | Annual: +4.6% |
| Month: June 2025 | Average: £289,202 | Monthly: -0.9% | Annual: +3.5% |
| Month: July 2025 | Average: £294,611 | Monthly: +1.9% | Annual: +5.1% |
| Month: August 2025 | Average: £299,878 | Monthly: +1.8% | Annual: +6.9% |
| Month: September 2025 | Average: £301,273 | Monthly: +0.5% | Annual: +6.2% |
| Month: October 2025 | Average: £301,777 | Monthly: +0.2% | Annual: +5.8% |
| Month: November 2025 | Average: £305,521 | Monthly: +1.2% | Annual: +6.5% |
| Month: December 2025 | Average: £302,516 | Monthly: -1.0% | Annual: +4.5% |
| Month: January 2026 | Average: £299,615 | Monthly: -1.0% | Annual: +2.8% |
| Month: February 2026 | Average: £293,139 | Monthly: -2.2% | Annual: +1.1% |
| Month: March 2026 | Average: £295,104 | Monthly: +0.7% | Annual: +0.2% |
| Month: April 2026 | Average: £296,091 | Monthly: +0.3% | Annual: +1.1% |
Continue Cheshire East Research
House Prices And Sold-Price Evidence
UK HPI shows £296,091 for April 2026, with raw completed-sale evidence from HM Land Registry.
Open pageRents, Yield And Rental DemandONS private rents show £979 average rent, with an indicative gross yield signal.
Open pageWages, Employment And AffordabilityMedian resident pay is £42,021 and helps compare local affordability.
Open pageCheshire East Property GuidesOpen local-authority-specific guides that explain how to use the data safely.
Open pageSources of this data
UK House Price Index (ONS) · Office for National Statistics Private Rent Index · ASHE earnings data
Official property market data is usually delayed because figures are published after the reporting month has ended.
Cheshire East market commentary
What the latest official data may mean for buyers, renters and investors.
Cheshire East’s average house price stood at £296,091 in April 2026, according to the UK House Price Index. That was up 0.3% on March, when the average was £295,104.
On an annual basis, prices were 1.1% higher than April 2025. The latest move suggests a modest recovery after a softer winter.
Cheshire East’s average private rent reached £979 in May 2026, according to the ONS Price Index of Private Rents. That is a small rise from £975 in April.
Month on month, rents increased by 0.5%, showing a continued but modest uplift. The annual picture remains stronger.
Cheshire East has a resident population of 421,298, using the latest 2024 population estimate. That gives useful context for a large local labour market with a broad mix of towns, villages and commuting patterns.