Average house prices in Swindon ONS data, trends and how we compare

Researched and published by The Swindon Post. Last reviewed 14 October 2026.

The ONS average house price in Swindon was £264,000 in July 2026, below the South West average of £302,000. This guide shows where that figure comes from and what else to budget for when you buy.

House with for sale sign – house prices in Swindon
House prices in Swindon, from the ONS. Credit: Unsplash

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Where to find official house price data
SourceLinkUse
ONS House Price Indexons.gov.uk – House Price IndexNational & local authority averages
ONS Swindon visualisationons.gov.uk – housing prices visualisationSwindon-specific charts
Land Registrygov.uk – Price Paid DataIndividual sale prices

Source: ONS / Land Registry

Where to get the latest figures

The ONS average house price in Swindon was £264,000 in July 2026 (provisional). That was 2.6% higher than £257,000 in July 2025. The South West average in the same month was £302,000. Swindon's local authority code is E06000030. These are the UK House Price Index figures, a mix-adjusted average, and the latest months are revised as more sales are registered.

Use the ONS housing prices page for Swindon and the ONS House Price Index for the next release. The July 2026 figures were published on 16 September 2026.

Figures are usually published monthly and can be broken down by property type (detached, semi-detached, terraced, flats).

What to expect

The July 2026 average was below the South West figure. Prices still vary by area. See our best areas to live in Swindon for context. First-time buyer averages are often lower than the overall average.

Prices can move with interest rates and market conditions, so always check current data before making decisions.

Stamp duty and buying costs

When buying, factor in stamp duty (SDLT), conveyancing, surveys, and removals. Stamp duty thresholds and rates change – see gov.uk/stamp-duty-land-tax for the latest. Our guide to the cost of moving house in Swindon covers typical expenses.

See also Housing & property in Swindon, council tax, and moving to Swindon.

Latest ONS house price data

Monthly averages by property type – check for current figures.

ONS House Price Index

References & sources

  1. ONS – Housing prices in Swindon (accessed 14 October 2026)
  2. GOV.UK – Stamp duty land tax (accessed February 2026)

Information correct as of 14 October 2026. The £264,000 figure is the ONS provisional average for July 2026, published 16 September 2026. Later months will be revised.