House prices in Hounslow
The median price paid for a home in Hounslow was £465,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 1,851 sales. House prices in Hounslow rose 1.1% in the year to September 2026, and are 3.9% higher than five years earlier. In the 12 months to September 2026, the median price in Hounslow was 7% lower than the median for London (£500,000). The average private rent in Hounslow was £1,952 a month in August 2026, 3.2% up on a year earlier (ONS). Hounslow had 10.2 crimes per 100 people recorded by the police in the 12 months to August 2026.
Where Hounslow stands out
- Hounslow has the 9th fewest home sales per person of 317 local authorities in England and Wales: 0.51 per 100 people in the 12 months to September 2026.
- Hounslow has the 18th highest average rent of 316 local authorities in England and Wales: £1,952 a month in August 2026.
- In the year ending June 2025, Hounslow had the 21st biggest net loss of people from moves within the UK of 318 local authorities in England and Wales: −18.8 per 1,000 residents.
House prices in Hounslow
The median price paid in Hounslow was £465,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 1,851 sales, or £5,857 per square metre of floor area.
By type of home
| Type | Median price | Sales | Per m² | 1 year | 5 years | London |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £675,000 | 57 | £6,151 | −10.6% | 0.0% | £875,000 |
| Semi-detached | £565,000 | 460 | £5,903 | +0.9% | +11.7% | £612,500 |
| Terraced | £515,000 | 550 | £6,324 | −1.0% | +4.2% | £560,000 |
| Flats | £320,000 | 784 | £5,556 | −7.5% | −8.6% | £397,000 |
Compared with London and England
Median price
Price per m² of floor area
| Area | Median price | 1 year | 5 years | Per m² | Per m², 1 year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hounslow | £465,000 | +1.1% | +3.9% | £5,857 | −3.3% |
| London | £500,000 | −2.0% | +0.0% | £6,311 | −3.3% |
| England | £285,000 | −1.4% | +5.6% | £3,333 | −0.6% |
By floor area, homes in Hounslow sold for a median £5,857 per m² in the 12 months to September 2026, 7% lower than the figure for London (£6,311).
Hounslow has the 40th highest median price of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 11th lowest of 33 local authorities in London.
Its +1.1% change over the year is the 79th biggest price rise of 317 in England and Wales, and the 8th biggest rise of 33 local authorities in London.
How many homes sell in Hounslow
1,521 homes were sold in Hounslow in the 12 months to September 2026, 0.51 for every 100 people living there. In the 12 months to June 2026, sales in Hounslow were 3.1% down on the year before and 40.7% lower than five years earlier.
That is the 9th fewest sales per person of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 7th fewest of 33 local authorities in London.
Home sales per 100 people: sales recorded by HM Land Registry, less those not at full market value, against ONS's population estimate.
Rents in Hounslow
The average private rent in Hounslow was £1,952 a month in August 2026, 3.2% up on a year earlier. Rents in Hounslow are 46.1% higher than five years earlier (August 2026 against August 2021).
Hounslow has the 18th highest average rent of 316 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 16th lowest of 32 local authorities in London.
People moving in and out in Hounslow
In the year ending June 2025, 23,542 people moved to Hounslow from elsewhere in the UK and 29,176 moved away, a net loss of 5,634 (18.8 per 1,000 residents).
Most moved in from
- Ealing 3,951
- Hillingdon 2,349
- Richmond upon Thames 1,476
Most moved out to
- Ealing 2,775
- Hillingdon 2,207
- Spelthorne 2,012
Moves within the UK only (ONS internal migration); people arriving from or leaving for abroad aren't counted.
Crime in Hounslow
The police recorded 29,451 crimes in Hounslow in the 12 months to August 2026, 10.2 for every 100 people living or working there. Recorded crime in Hounslow fell 1.1% in the 12 months to August 2026 compared with the 12 months before, and is 3.3% lower than three years earlier.
| Kind of crime | Per 100 people |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 3.47 |
| Anti-social behaviour, damage, drugs and public order | 4.05 |
| Theft and vehicle crime | 2.02 |
| Burglary and robbery | 0.70 |
Hounslow has the 62nd highest crime rate of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures, and the 15th lowest of 33 local authorities in London.
The figure for England leaves out Gloucestershire and Greater Manchester, whose police have not published every month.
Street crime from police.uk. People are those living there plus those coming in to work, so town and city centres aren't overstated.
Deprivation in Hounslow
Hounslow is the 49th most deprived of 296 local authorities in England on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (where 1 is the most deprived).
| Part of the index | Rank of 296 (1 = most deprived) |
|---|---|
| Overall | 49th |
| Income | 35th |
| Employment | 111th |
| Education and skills | 123rd |
| Health | 209th |
| Crime | 68th |
| Barriers to housing and services | 5th |
| Living environment | 18th |
Broadband and mobile in Hounslow
91.4% of premises in Hounslow can get gigabit broadband and 98.3% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more), by Ofcom's latest figures. 65.9% can get full fibre, and 0.5% get under 10 Mbit/s. Its gigabit coverage is the 125th highest of 318 local authorities in England and Wales.
Premises able to get gigabit broadband
99.9% of premises in Hounslow get good 4G indoors from all four mobile networks (England: 91.2%).
Questions about Hounslow
How much does a house cost in Hounslow?
The median price paid for a home in Hounslow was £465,000 in the 12 months to September 2026. By type: detached £675,000; semi-detached £565,000; terraced £515,000; flats £320,000.
Are house prices in Hounslow going up?
In the year to September 2026, the median price in Hounslow rose 1.1%, and over five years it rose 3.9%. Across London prices fell 2.0% over the same year.
How much is rent in Hounslow?
The average private rent in Hounslow was £1,952 a month in August 2026. 1 bed £1,583; 2 bed £1,947; 3 bed £2,241; 4+ bed £3,076.
Is Hounslow a safe place to live?
Hounslow had 10.2 crimes per 100 people in the 12 months to August 2026, the 62nd highest of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures. The figure for London was 10.9. Crime varies a lot from street to street: look up a postcode on the map for its own figures.
Can you get full fibre broadband in Hounslow?
65.9% of premises in Hounslow can get full fibre and 91.4% can get gigabit broadband, by Ofcom's latest figures.
Nearby areas
- Richmond upon Thames 7 km
- Spelthorne 7 km
- Ealing 8 km
- Hillingdon 10 km
- Hammersmith and Fulham 11 km
Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, ONS (private rents, population estimates, internal migration), police.uk, MHCLG English Indices of Deprivation 2025, Ofcom Connected Nations. Figures updated November 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right; Office for National Statistics and police.uk data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.