If you were to take a stroll through the village of Little Easton right now, you might see "For Sale" signs and think the local property market is a runaway train. But if you look at the bank statements of people actually moving house, you’ll see a very different story.
Here is my outlook for the rest of 2026: The "price tag" on your neighbour’s house is becoming a point of negotiation rather than a certainty. We are entering a phase where what people hope to get and what they actually get are miles apart.
Imagine a young family looking to upsize. They’ve fallen in love with a charming spot near The Causeway, but they are looking at the prices on the internet and feeling a bit wobbly. On the other side, a couple in Great Easton is getting ready to downsize, convinced their home is worth a king’s ransom because of what they saw a similar house "listed" for last month. This month, the gap between those two dreams has never been wider.
The Big Numbers
Right now, the average price tag you’ll see on a home in the CM6 2 postcode is £617,456. That’s a jump of £41,456 just since last month! It sounds like a celebration is in order, but wait a second. While the prices on the shop window have gone up by over 7%, the prices people are actually paying have dropped by about £20,000 in the same timeframe.
Most homes in our area—from the leafy lanes of Mill End Green to the busier spots near the centre—are being advertised for somewhere between £375,000 and £950,000.
Plenty of Choice
If you are looking for a new front door in CM6 2, you are in luck. There are currently 111 properties looking for owners (with 88 of those being brand new to the market).
With current market activity resulting in about 6 homes selling every month, the total housing supply is significantly high compared to the number of buyers currently committing to a purchase. In plain English? It’s a "Buyer’s Market." The level of choice for buyers is extensive, meaning those with the money have significant leverage right now, and they aren't afraid to use it.
The Great Price Gap
This is the most fascinating part of the CM6 2 story this August. There is a massive £195,206 gap between what sellers are asking for and what buyers are actually handing over.
Think of it like a car boot sale. A seller might want £10 for an old lamp, but if every person walking past only offers £5, that lamp is "worth" £5. In our postcode, sellers are asking for nearly 50% more than the recent average selling price of £422,250. If you're selling, you might need to be a bit more realistic to navigate the current competition for sellers and get those packing boxes moving.
The 7-Year Surprise
Did you know that if you bought an average home in CM6 2 seven years ago, it might actually be worth slightly less today? Usually, we think of houses as "safe as houses," but the average sold price seven years ago was £459,204. Today, it’s £422,250.
That’s about £37,000 less in the average person's pocket. It’s a reminder that property is a long game, and where you buy—whether it’s a grand detached house in Croys Grange or a cosy cottage in Little Easton—makes all the difference.
What does this mean for you?
If you’re thinking of selling, don't be fooled by the big numbers you see online. The "real" market in CM6 2 is much cooler than the "advertised" market. However, if you're buying, this is your time to shine. You have more stock levels to choose from and more room to haggle than we've seen in a long time.
Whether you're in the heart of the village or the edge of the countryside, the key right now is understanding the current housing supply and keeping a very sharp pencil for your budget!