The market
The Newmarket property market
Over the last 12 months, 368 homes sold across Newmarket, at a median sold price of £315,000. That’s down 3.5% on the year before. Detached homes make up the largest share of recent sales.
£315,000
Median sold price
last 12 months
£392,624
Average sold price
last 12 months
368
Homes sold
last 12 months
-3.5%
Year on year
median price
| What sells in Newmarket |
Sales |
Median price |
| Detached |
121 |
£535,000 |
| Terraced |
120 |
£240,000 |
| Semi-detached |
83 |
£325,000 |
| Flat / Maisonette |
32 |
£175,000 |
| Other |
12 |
£677,500 |
Based on HM Land Registry sold-price records for CB8. Updated monthly.
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Finding the Right Estate Agent in Newmarket
Choosing the right estate agent in Newmarket can make a real difference to how quickly
your home sells and the price you achieve. Newmarket has a range of local and national
agents, but their fees, sale times and results vary widely across
the area.
AgentSeeker compares estate agents in Newmarket on what can be observed rather than
what they say about themselves: their Google reputation, the fee, how much they are
currently selling in your postcode district, and how they rank against their neighbours.
Want the cost side specifically? See a full breakdown of
estate agent fees in Newmarket,
from 1.4% in 2026, with worked examples and how local fees compare to the UK average.
Looking for ranked picks? Our
best estate agents in Newmarket for 2026
guide ranks local agents on the same AgentSeeker Score: reputation, fee,
listing activity and local standing.
Newmarket Estate Agents: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you pick an estate agent in Newmarket?
To pick the right estate agent in Newmarket, look at three things: achieved-vs-asking ratio, average sale time, and committed fee, not just reviews or brand. AgentSeeker ranks Newmarket agents using verified transaction data from the Land Registry and PropertyData, so you can see who actually delivers for local sellers. See Newmarket's top-ranked agents. top-ranked Newmarket agents.
What percentage do most estate agents charge in Newmarket?
Most estate agents in Newmarket charge between 1.4% to 2.0% of the final sale price, with the typical Newmarket agent landing around 1.7%. On AgentSeeker, that percentage is the total fee you pay, agents don't add VAT on top at contract stage, which is unusual in the industry and is our core transparency promise. These bands draw on Land Registry sold-price data and industry research from HomeOwners Alliance, Which? and Compare My Move. see verified Newmarket fees.
Do I have to pay estate agent fees if I sell privately in Newmarket?
If you sell your Newmarket home entirely privately with no agent involved, there's no agent fee to pay. However, most Newmarket agents operate on a 'sole agency' or 'multi-agency' contract, and if a buyer originally introduced by the agent completes, the fee is still due even if you handle the final negotiation yourself. Always check the contract before signing. Compare committed-fee Newmarket agents on AgentSeeker. committed-fee Newmarket agents.
Can you haggle with estate agents in Newmarket?
Yes, estate agent fees in Newmarket are negotiable, and many sellers save 0.2–0.4% by haggling. Current Newmarket rates sit between 1.4% to 2.0% as an all-in total. AgentSeeker shows each Newmarket agent's committed total fee before you make contact, with no VAT added later, effectively a pre-negotiated rate the agent has locked in for your lead. compare Newmarket agent fees.