Richmond upon Thames Property Market Report 2026
The Richmond upon Thames housing market remains one of London's most valuable, but the headline figures hide a more nuanced picture. Borough-wide prices were broadly stable over the year to July 2026, while rents continued to rise and performance varied significantly by property type.
This Dwelling & Manor report brings together the latest official Office for National Statistics and HM Land Registry data with practical local context for homeowners and landlords across Richmond, Hampton, Teddington and Twickenham.
Richmond upon Thames Market Snapshot
The latest official figures show a premium market that has held up better than London overall on house prices, alongside continuing rental growth.
July 2026 provisional average.
Versus July 2025 revised data.
August 2026 borough average.
Up from £2,235 pcm in August 2025.
Average House Prices by Property Type
The borough's housing stock spans apartments, period terraces, substantial family houses and high-value detached property. The latest averages show just how wide that range is.
Average Private Rents by Bedroom Count
Borough-wide rents continued to rise in 2026. Larger homes command a substantial premium, while one- and two-bedroom properties remain an important part of the Richmond upon Thames rental market.
Average private rent, August 2026.
Average private rent, August 2026.
Average private rent, August 2026.
Average private rent, August 2026.
What Different Buyers Are Paying
Buyer type also changes the picture. The latest averages illustrate the significant price gap between first-time buyers and established home movers in the borough.
July 2026 provisional average.
July 2026 provisional average.
July 2026 provisional average.
July 2026 provisional average.
Richmond, Hampton, Teddington & Twickenham
Borough-wide statistics are useful context, but the property market behaves differently from one neighbourhood to another. Explore our dedicated local pages for more specific sales, lettings and valuation information.
Estate Agents in Richmond
Richmond Hill, the Green, riverside property, North Sheen and the wider Richmond market.
Explore Richmond TW12Estate Agents in Hampton
Hampton Village, Hampton Hill, riverside streets and the wider TW12 property market.
Explore Hampton TW11Estate Agents in Teddington
Teddington Village, Bushy Park fringe, the riverside, Teddington Lock and surrounding TW11 streets.
Explore Teddington TW1 & TW2Estate Agents in Twickenham
Twickenham Riverside, the Green, Strawberry Hill, East Twickenham and the wider TW1/TW2 market.
Explore TwickenhamHow to Read This Report
This page is designed to provide useful market context, not an automated valuation. Official statistics are necessarily broader than the street-by-street decisions involved in selling or letting an individual property.
House-price data
House-price figures come from the UK House Price Index produced by the Office for National Statistics and HM Land Registry. July 2026 data are provisional and may be revised.
Rental data
Rental figures come from the ONS Price Index of Private Rents and cover new and existing private tenancies. Latest borough data used here are for August 2026.
What Could Your Property Achieve in Today's Market?
Borough data is useful context, but an accurate valuation depends on the individual home, its street, condition, presentation and current buyer or tenant demand. Explore your local Dwelling & Manor area page for sales, lettings and valuation advice.
What the Latest Data Actually Means
A borough average of £803,249 does not mean every part of Richmond upon Thames is moving in the same direction. The latest figures show clear divergence between property types, while the rental market is still experiencing year-on-year growth.
For sellers and landlords, that makes property-specific pricing, presentation and launch strategy particularly important. A generic borough trend is useful context, but it cannot replace street-level evidence and an understanding of the competing stock available at the same time.
Richmond upon Thames prices changed by -0.8% over the year to July 2026, while the London average fell by 3.3%.
Detached prices rose 2.4% year-on-year, while flats and maisonettes fell 3.1%, pointing to a more segmented market.
Average private rents rose 4.4% in the borough over the year to August 2026, faster than the 3.5% increase across London.
The ONS reported Richmond upon Thames as the fourth most expensive London borough by average house price in July 2026.