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Town report · 5 min read read · Updated July 2026

Long Eaton Property Market: House Prices, Sold Data & Development Finance, End of H1 2026

Median price £210,000, 1,342 sales, 0% YoY. Derbyshire county.

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Long Eaton Property Market Overview

Erewash town near the Nottinghamshire border with HS2 East Midlands Hub station nearby

The Long Eaton property market recorded 1,342 residential sales over the past 12 months, with a median sale price of £210,000. This places Long Eaton £7k below the Derbyshire county median of £217,000, and £75k below the UK national median of £285,000.

Prices in Long Eaton have shown broadly stable, with a year-on-year change of 0%. Within Derbyshire, Long Eaton ranks 5th by price out of 8 principal towns, and 4th by transaction volume.

Long Eaton median prices have moved from £210,000 in Q1 2025 to £205,000 in Q2 2026, a change of -2.4% over 5 quarters.

Long Eaton shares a HM Land Registry reporting district with neighbouring towns, and the source data does not distinguish Long Eaton-specific sales from the wider district. The figures above reflect the whole shared district rather than Long Eaton alone.

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Long Eaton House Prices by Property Type

Property prices in Long Eaton vary significantly by type. The table below compares Long Eaton prices with Derbyshire county averages and UK national figures.

TypeLong EatonDerbyshire AvgUK Avg
Detached£320,000£335,000£420,000
Semi-detached£215,000£212,000£265,000
Terraced£160,000£160,000£230,000
Flat£114,000£131,250£225,000

Detached homes in Long Eaton command £320,000, while flat properties are most accessible at £114,000. The £206k 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 Long Eaton

Long Eaton recorded 0 new-build transactions in the past 12 months, representing 0.0% of total sales. New-build supply is limited, potentially indicating either planning constraints or an untapped opportunity for developers.

New-build properties in Long Eaton traded at a discount of 0.0% versus existing stock. Developers should focus on specification, design quality, and location to maximise values above comparable second-hand stock.

Across the wider Derbyshire market, 175 new-build completions were recorded — see our Derbyshire property market report for the full county picture.

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Recent Property Sales in Long Eaton

The following table shows the most recent property transactions recorded in Long Eaton, providing real-time evidence of achieved prices for buyers, sellers, and developers:

PriceTypePostcodeDateStatus
£145,000DetachedDE7 8DS2026-05-22Existing
£147,000TerracedNG10 3RF2026-05-21Existing
£169,000Semi-detachedDE7 5DL2026-05-18Existing
£195,000OtherDE7 8JD2026-05-15Existing
£25,000OtherDE7 8FW2026-05-15Existing

These transactions are sourced from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and represent completed, registered sales. The range from £25,000 to £195,000 illustrates the breadth of the Long Eaton market.

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Development Finance in Long Eaton

For developers considering Long Eaton, the local market data translates directly into finance structuring. With a median value of £210,000 and detached homes at £320,000, lenders can assess scheme viability with confidence.

A typical development finance facility for a Long Eaton scheme with a GDV of £320,000 would attract senior debt of approximately £208,000 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 remained flat year-on-year, experienced developers can still generate strong returns in Long Eaton by targeting well-located sites with clear demand drivers.

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Long Eaton Compared to Nearby Derbyshire Towns

To put Long Eaton's market in context, the table below compares it with similarly-priced towns across Derbyshire:

TownMedian PriceSales (12m)YoY Change
Long Eaton£210,0001,3420%
Derby£205,0002,663-1.4%
Belper£217,0001,581-5.7%
Chesterfield£185,0001,238-2.6%
Ilkeston£184,500540+1.4%
Swadlincote£240,0001,417-7%

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

Common questions

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What is the average house price in Long Eaton?

The median house price in Long Eaton is £210,000, based on 1,342 transactions over the past 12 months. Detached homes average £320,000 while flat properties average £114,000.

Are house prices rising or falling in Long Eaton?

House prices in Long Eaton are flat at 0% year-on-year. The market is broadly stable. The wider Derbyshire market is falling at -2.3%.

How many properties sold in Long Eaton recently?

Long Eaton recorded 1,342 residential property sales in the past 12 months. This high volume indicates a liquid, active market.

What development finance is available for projects in Long Eaton?

Developers in Long Eaton 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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