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Town report · 5 min read read · Updated September 2026

Henley-on-Thames Property Market: House Prices, Sold Data & Development Finance, Q3 2026 Edition

Median price £700,000, 327 sales, -4.8% YoY. Oxfordshire county.

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Henley-on-Thames Property Market Overview

Henley-on-Thames: Premium Thames-side town with regatta heritage and ultra-high-value residential market.

The Henley-on-Thames property market recorded 327 residential sales in the 12 months to 31 May 2026, with a median sale price of £700,000. This places Henley-on-Thames £306k above the Oxfordshire county median of £394,125, and £415k above the approximate UK median of £285,000.

Prices in Henley-on-Thames have recorded a moderate decline, a year-on-year change of -4.8%. Within Oxfordshire, Henley-on-Thames ranks 1st by price out of 8 principal towns, and 7th by transaction volume.

On a quarterly view, Henley-on-Thames median prices moved from £716,250 in Q3 2024 to £780,000 in Q4 2025, a change of +8.9% over 5 quarters. The most recent quarter is excluded because HM Land Registry registrations for it are still incomplete.

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Henley-on-Thames House Prices by Property Type

Property prices in Henley-on-Thames vary significantly by type. The table below compares Henley-on-Thames prices with Oxfordshire county averages and UK national figures.

TypeHenley-on-ThamesOxfordshire AvgUK Avg
Detached£1.18m£561,250£420,000
Semi-detached£640,000£382,500£265,000
Terraced£556,750£323,125£230,000
Flat£362,500£221,250£225,000

Detached homes in Henley-on-Thames command £1.18m, while flat properties are most accessible at £362,500. The £818k spread between the most and least expensive types indicates a diverse market with opportunities across the development spectrum.

Median Price by Property Type

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New Build Homes in Henley-on-Thames

HM Land Registry has so far registered 14 new-build sales in Henley-on-Thames for the past 12 months, 4.3% of registered transactions. New-build sales are typically registered 6 to 18 months after completion, so this understates current delivery and is not a completions figure.

Too few new-build sales have registered yet to quote a reliable new-build premium for Henley-on-Thames.

Across the wider Oxfordshire market, 403 new-build sales have registered so far. See our Oxfordshire property market report for the full county picture.

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Recent Property Sales in Henley-on-Thames

The table below shows the most recently registered residential sales in Henley-on-Thames, evidence of achieved prices for buyers, sellers and developers:

PriceTypePostcodeDateStatus
£595,000Semi-detachedRG9 1SD2026-07-22Existing
£810,000Semi-detachedRG9 1RA2026-07-16Existing
£269,000FlatRG9 1US2026-07-16Existing
£500,000FlatRG9 2JP2026-07-15Existing
£580,000Semi-detachedRG9 1EJ2026-07-10Existing

These transactions are sourced from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and represent completed, registered sales. The range from £269,000 to £810,000 illustrates the breadth of the Henley-on-Thames market.

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Development Finance in Henley-on-Thames

For developers considering Henley-on-Thames, the local market data translates directly into finance structuring. With a median value of £700,000 and detached homes at £1.18m, lenders can assess scheme viability with confidence.

A typical development finance facility for a scheme in Henley-on-Thames with a GDV of £1.18m would attract senior debt of approximately £767,000 at 65% LTGDV. Mezzanine finance can stretch total borrowing to 85-90% of costs, while bridging loans enable rapid site acquisitions completing in as little as 5 working days.

While prices have softened 4.8% year-on-year, experienced developers can still generate strong returns in Henley-on-Thames by targeting well-located sites with clear demand drivers.

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Henley-on-Thames Compared to Nearby Oxfordshire Towns

To put Henley-on-Thames's market in context, the table below compares it with similarly-priced towns across Oxfordshire:

TownMedian PriceSales (12m)YoY Change
Henley-on-Thames£700,000327-4.8%
Oxford£455,0001,552+1.1%
Thame£445,000257-3.3%
Witney£398,2501,786+2.8%
Abingdon£390,0002,267-1.3%
Didcot£362,500568+0.7%

For the full Oxfordshire town-by-town breakdown, see our comprehensive Oxfordshire property market report.

Common questions

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What is the average house price in Henley-on-Thames?

The median house price in Henley-on-Thames is £700,000, based on 327 transactions in the 12 months to 31 May 2026. Detached homes average £1.18m while flat properties average £362,500.

Are house prices rising or falling in Henley-on-Thames?

House prices in Henley-on-Thames are falling by 4.8% year-on-year. This decline may present buying opportunities for investors and developers. The wider Oxfordshire market is falling by 1.3%.

How many properties sold in Henley-on-Thames recently?

Henley-on-Thames recorded 327 residential property sales in the 12 months to 31 May 2026. This represents a reasonably active market.

What development finance is available for projects in Henley-on-Thames?

Developers in Henley-on-Thames can access development finance from 6.5% p.a. at 65-70% LTGDV, mezzanine finance stretching to 85-90% of costs, bridging loans completing in 5-10 days, and development exit finance. Construction Capital sources the best terms from 100+ lenders.

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