Sell your house fast
in the East Midlands.
From Nottingham, Leicester and Derby to Northampton, Lincoln and the former coalfield towns, Bettermove buys houses across the East Midlands for cash. A firm offer within 24 hours, completion in as little as 7 days, and no fees, whatever the property or the postcode.
Sell your house fast in Nottingham, Leicester and across the East Midlands
Average prices from the ONS, July 2026. Open a city guide for street-level prices, timescales and what a cash offer looks like there.
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House prices in the East Midlands in 2026
The East Midlands has cooled after a strong few years. The regional average was £242,274 in July 2026, up 1.9% on the year, a little below the UK average of £273,000. Beneath that, the big cities are soft: Nottingham slipped 1.3% to £190,000 and Leicester 0.9% to £227,000, while Derby (+2.7%), Chesterfield (+4.5%) and Ashfield (+2.7%) were the bright spots.
A flat or slightly falling market changes the maths of a sale. The longer a house sits on the open market, the more likely a price cut or a buyer renegotiating after survey, and every month of waiting adds mortgage, council tax and insurance. That is why a fixed cash offer, agreed on day one, appeals to sellers in Nottingham and Leicester even when the headline figure is below what an agent might list at.
We price every property against recent sold prices in its own postcode, so a Mansfield semi, a Beeston terrace and a Northampton new-build are each valued on their own market. And the trade-off is the same as anywhere: an estate agent sale in the East Midlands can take several months and can fall through, while a cash sale to Bettermove completes on a date you choose, in as little as 7 days, with no fees to pay.
Source: ONS / HM Land Registry UK House Price Index, July 2026 (provisional). Local figures are based on fewer sales than national ones, so short-term moves can be more variable.
| Area | Average price | Annual change |
|---|---|---|
| East Midlands (region) | £242,274 | +1.9% |
| Rushcliffe (West Bridgford) | £324,000 | −1.5% |
| West Northamptonshire (Northampton) | £292,000 | +1.2% |
| Charnwood (Loughborough) | £274,000 | +2.3% |
| Broxtowe (Beeston) | £253,000 | −0.8% |
| Gedling (Arnold) | £241,000 | +0.9% |
| Leicester | £227,000 | −0.9% |
| Derby | £207,000 | +2.7% |
| Chesterfield | £199,000 | +4.5% |
| Nottingham | £190,000 | −1.3% |
| Ashfield (Sutton-in-Ashfield) | £190,000 | +2.7% |
| Lincoln | £187,000 | +2.2% |
| Mansfield | £186,000 | −0.8% |
How it works
A fast house sale in the East Midlands, step by step
Bettermove is a genuine cash house buyer and we buy with our own funds, so there is no waiting for a buyer to be found or a mortgage to be approved. The process is the same whether you are selling in Nottingham, Leicester or Sutton-in-Ashfield.
1. Tell us about the property
Enter your postcode or call us. We ask a few questions about the house and your timescale, and look at recent sold prices in your street and area.
2. Get a firm cash offer within 24 hours
The offer is in writing, with no obligation. If it works for you, we instruct solicitors straight away and cover the legal fees. If not, you have lost nothing.
3. Complete on your date
Because there is no chain and no mortgage, we can complete in as little as 7 days. Most people choose a date that fits their move, and the money is in your account on the day.
Questions about selling fast in the East Midlands
How fast can I sell my house in the East Midlands?
With Bettermove you will have a cash offer within 24 hours of getting in touch, and we can complete in as little as 7 days once you accept. Many sellers in Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire and Derbyshire choose a completion date a few weeks out to line up their move; the date is yours to pick.
Which parts of the East Midlands do you buy in?
All of it. We buy in Nottingham, Leicester, Derby, Northampton, Lincoln, Mansfield, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Chesterfield, Loughborough, Kettering and Grantham, and in the towns and villages across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Derbyshire, Northamptonshire, Lincolnshire and Rutland. If your property is in the East Midlands, we can make an offer.
What is the average house price in the East Midlands in 2026?
The Office for National Statistics puts the East Midlands average at £242,274 in July 2026, up 1.9% over the year. Nottingham averages £190,000, Leicester £227,000, Derby £207,000 and Northampton £292,000. Our cash offer is based on recent sold prices in your specific area, not the regional figure.
My house in Nottingham has been on the market for months. Can you still buy it?
Yes, and it is one of the most common reasons people come to us. A property that has been listed for a while, had a sale fall through or been reduced more than once does not affect our offer. Take it off the market, get a firm cash figure within 24 hours, and complete on a date you choose.
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Ready to sell your home in the East Midlands?
Enter your postcode for a free, no-obligation cash offer. A firm figure within 24 hours, completion in as little as 7 days, and no fees to pay.
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