Sell your house fast in Hull
House prices in Hull
Prices rose 6.6% in the year to August 2026.
| Property type | Average price |
|---|---|
| Detached | £244,807 |
| Semi-detached | £159,857 |
| Terraced | £126,645 |
| Flat or maisonette | £79,470 |
Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
What the figures mean for your home
The Hull numbers come from HM Land Registry's index for the City of Kingston upon Hull, which is the area run by Hull City Council. The tight city boundary matters here. Places just outside it, such as Cottingham, Hessle, Anlaby and Willerby, are in the East Riding of Yorkshire and aren't counted, even though they have HU postcodes.
Hull had a strong year. Prices rose 6.6% in the twelve months to August 2026, well above both Yorkshire and The Humber (1.8%) and England (0.4%). Even so, the city's average is well under half the England figure of £293,525. Detached homes in Hull average roughly treble what flats fetch, while terraces come in a little under the overall figure.
Low prices cut both ways for sellers. A modest rise in value doesn't go far if a house needs a new roof or rewiring, because the cost of the work is a bigger share of what the home is worth. That is why some owners of homes in poor condition look at auctions or investors rather than an agent. If you're weighing up a quick-sale offer, read our explainer on below market value first.
Hull's council, postcodes and homes
Hull City Council is a unitary authority, so one council runs local services such as council tax, housing and planning. The city's postcodes are in the HU area, which also covers much of the surrounding East Riding.
Hull's housing ranges from older terraces near the centre to large post-war estates on the edges:
- Victorian and Edwardian terraces off the main roads out of the centre, such as Hessle Road, Anlaby Road, Beverley Road and Holderness Road
- Larger Victorian houses in the Avenues and Pearson Park area
- Georgian and older buildings in the Old Town and city centre, some converted to flats
- Post-war council-built estates, such as Bransholme and Orchard Park
- Newer flats and houses along the waterfront and on regeneration sites
Much of Hull is low-lying and close to the Humber, so buyers often check flood risk and the cost of insurance. You can see the long-term risk for any area on the government's flood risk service. If you're a landlord, our guide to selling a rental property covers tenants, tax and timing.
How to sell in Hull
An estate agent is the usual route and normally gets the highest price for a home in good condition. A sale can take several months from listing to completion, and you'll pay the agent's fee plus VAT.
An auction suits a house that needs a full renovation or that lenders won't accept. Completion can follow within weeks, but the price isn't certain.
A cash buyer can take the house as it is and complete in as little as 7 days, or later if you prefer. Expect a price below market value in return. Our own offer arrives within 24 hours with the reasoning behind it, and you're free to say no. Our guide to selling a house that needs work will help you weigh repairs against a sale as it is.
Council tax on empty homes in Hull
Empty homes get little relief in Hull. The council says there's no discount for most empty properties, so council tax is normally charged in full from the start. Once a mainly unfurnished home has been empty for a year, a 100% premium is added. That rises to 200% at five years and 300% at ten, and it carries on even if the owner changes. Furnished homes with no one living in them have paid a 100% second homes premium since 1 April 2025.
There are some limited breaks from the premium, each for up to a year: while a home is marketed for sale or rent at a realistic price, while a new owner renovates it, and after probate is granted. The council's long term empty properties page has the details.
Should you sell quickly?
Selling fast is easier to justify when an empty house is already paying double council tax, when an inherited property needs more work than it's worth, or when your next move has a fixed date. Without any of that pressure, and with a house in decent shape, the agent route will usually leave you with more.
Free advice in Hull
If you're behind on payments, speak to your lender before anything else. Citizens Advice Hull and East Riding, MoneyHelper and StepChange all give free, independent help.
How selling to us works
Tell us about your home
It takes about two minutes online, with no obligation.
We call you within 24 hours
You get your cash offer, and we talk you through the sold prices nearby and how we reached it.
You pick the date
Complete in as little as 7 days, or whenever suits you. We pay your legal fees.
Questions people ask
Do the Hull house price figures include Cottingham and Hessle?
No. The figures are for the Hull City Council area only. Cottingham, Hessle, Anlaby, Willerby and Beverley all have HU postcodes but are in the East Riding of Yorkshire, so their sales aren't counted. If you live just outside the city boundary, the Hull average may not reflect your local market at all. Look at sold prices for similar homes on your own street instead.
Is there a council tax discount on an empty house in Hull?
Usually not. Hull City Council says there's no discount for most empty properties, so the full charge applies from the start. After a year empty and mainly unfurnished, a 100% premium is added, rising to 200% at five years and 300% at ten. Limited exceptions apply, for example for up to a year while a home is marketed at a realistic price or after probate is granted.
Hull prices are rising fast. Should I wait to sell?
Prices in Hull rose 6.6% in the year to August 2026, well ahead of England as a whole, but nobody can promise that will continue. If you're paying council tax and insurance on an empty house, those costs may cancel out any gain from waiting. Think about what holding on would cost you each month, and get advice if money is tight, before you decide.
Sources
- UK House Price Index: Kingston upon Hull (HM Land Registry)
- UK House Price Index summary: August 2026 (HM Land Registry)
- Council Tax empty properties (Hull City Council)
- Long term empty properties (Hull City Council)
- Check the long term flood risk for an area in England (GOV.UK)
- Hull and East Riding Citizens Advice
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How to sell your house fast
The quickest ways to sell a house in England and Wales are pricing it to sell through an estate agent and choosing a chain-free buyer, a traditional auction (which usually completes about 20 working days after the hammer falls), or a cash house buyer. GOV.UK says an ordinary sale takes about 5 months on average. The faster routes usually mean accepting a lower price.
Your situationSelling an inherited house: a step-by-step guide
To sell an inherited house in England or Wales, the executor (or administrator if there's no will) needs a grant of probate before the sale can go through, and GOV.UK advises not putting the house on the market until then. Inheritance Tax is due by the end of the sixth month after the death, and Capital Gains Tax may be due on any rise in value since the death.
Selling fastCash buyer vs estate agent vs auction: which suits you?
An estate agent usually gets the highest price but takes longest (about 5 months on average, says GOV.UK), and sales can fall through until contracts are exchanged. A traditional auction is binding when the hammer falls and usually completes about 20 working days later, but there are fees and the price depends on the bidding. A cash buyer is usually quickest and simplest, but pays below market value.
General information for England and Wales, not legal, tax or financial advice. Last checked 26 October 2026.