Welcome to the July 2026 Tewin & Digswell property market report, bringing together the latest figures for Tewin, Burnham Green and Digswell so you can see how values and activity are shifting on your doorstep. It has been a testing year for prices and sales times, but there are clear patterns emerging that can help both sellers and buyers plan their next move with confidence.

Across Tewin and Burnham Green, the average sale price over the past 12 months stands at £878,000, with homes achieving around £516 per square foot. Annual price growth is currently negative, with values down 12.3 per cent over the last year and 0.7 per cent lower than five years ago. In practical terms, that means the market has given back some of the gains seen during the post‑pandemic boom, but over a five year period prices have broadly held their ground.

In Digswell, the adjustment has been sharper. The 12 month average sale price is £696,000, at £441 per square foot. Prices here are 20.8 per cent lower than a year ago and 16.4 per cent below where they were five years ago. For homeowners who bought at or near the peak, that may feel uncomfortable, but it is important to remember that most people move within the same market, so relative values between homes tend to move together.

Sales volumes underline how selective buyers are being. In the past 12 months, there have been just 20 sales across Tewin and Burnham Green and 16 in Digswell. That is a small pool of transactions for areas with a strong reputation among commuters and families. It suggests that realistic pricing and high quality presentation are now essential to attract the limited number of proceedable buyers who are in the market.

Looking more closely at property types, detached homes in Tewin and Burnham Green are averaging around £1.08 million, with semis at £754,000. Terraced homes sit at £395,000, while flats are averaging a relatively high £835,000, reflecting the premium attached to certain locations or specifications. In Digswell, detached houses are averaging £1.00 million, semi detached homes £592,000, terraced properties £577,000 and flats around £218,000. This spread shows how sharply values vary by type and underlines the need for tailored advice rather than relying on broad averages.

The time it is taking to agree a sale also tells an important story. In Tewin and Burnham Green, the most recent figures show an average of 122 days to secure a buyer. In Digswell, the process is slower, at about 176 days. When offers do come, they are meaningfully below initial asking prices on average. In Tewin and Burnham Green, sellers are currently achieving around 77.4 per cent of their asking figure, while in Digswell achieved prices are at roughly 76.7 per cent of the initial marketing price. That gap between asking and achieved suggests that some homes are still launching at yesterday’s prices and then having to adjust in order to sell.

Stock levels are rising compared with recent years. Tewin and Burnham Green currently have 46 homes on the market, which is 11.3 per cent more than the three year average. Digswell has 22 properties available, up a notable 32 per cent on its three year trend. At the same time, new listings last month were limited, with just one new property in Tewin and Burnham Green and two in Digswell. This combination of higher total availability and low new supply suggests that many homes are simply taking longer to sell, building up existing stock and giving buyers more to choose from.

Set against the wider region, both Tewin & Burnham Green and Digswell have underperformed the East of England and the national picture over the past year. While local values per square foot are down 12.3 per cent and 20.8 per cent respectively, the East of England as a whole is broadly flat, with a small positive movement of 0.1 per cent per square foot. Across England and Wales, values are down a modest 0.9 per cent. This extra local softness can be partly explained by the higher average price points in AL6, where mortgage affordability and changes to buyer demand have a stronger impact.

For sellers, these figures highlight the importance of a realistic strategy from day one. With buyers achieving only around three quarters of initial asking prices on average, starting too high is likely to result in a long spell on the market, followed by one or more price reductions. A better approach is to price carefully in line with recent local sales, allow for the slower pace of the market, and focus on making your property stand out. That means addressing maintenance issues before listing, investing in high quality photography and floorplans, and being flexible with viewing times to capture every potential buyer. In a market where it can take four to six months to secure an offer, patience and a clear plan are vital.

If you are a homeowner in Tewin, Burnham Green or Digswell who is not sure whether to sell now or wait, it can help to think about your next step rather than your headline sale price alone. If the home you want to move to has also softened in value, the gap between the two may be similar to previous years, even if both individual prices are lower. Understanding this “gap” is often more important than the stand alone valuation figure.

For buyers, current conditions offer both opportunities and challenges. On the positive side, increased availability in both Tewin and Burnham Green and Digswell, combined with longer average selling times, gives you more choice and more room to negotiate. The fact that achieved prices are significantly below asking prices on average suggests there is scope for sensible offers, especially on properties that have been on the market for some time. However, the best located and best presented homes will still attract strong interest, so it is important to be ready, with finances organised and a clear sense of your priorities.

Local buyers considering a move within AL6 may find that this is a good moment to trade up, particularly from a flat or smaller house into a larger family home, as higher value properties have seen some of the greatest adjustments. If you are moving into the area from elsewhere, pay close attention to how values differ between streets. For example, Burnham Green Road in AL6 has been the most active street in Tewin and Burnham Green, while Warren Way in AL6 has seen the most activity in Digswell, which can be a useful guide to where demand is focused.

This written update is a snapshot of the key numbers and trends, but there is a fuller, magazine style version of the report available as a PDF below, with additional charts, maps and commentary on the Tewin & Digswell market. It breaks down the data in more detail for different property types and price bands.

If you are wondering what these figures mean for the value of your own home, or you are planning a move in or around Tewin, Burnham Green or Digswell, it is worth getting tailored advice. Contact Putterills for a no obligation market appraisal or simply an informal conversation about your options. A local specialist can help you interpret the data in the context of your property and your plans, so you can make clear and confident decisions in the months ahead.