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Britain’s housing market is booming in parts of England, with homeowners in the North enjoying the gains while those in London continue to watch thousands of pounds wiped off the value of their properties.
House prices across the UK increased by 2 per cent in the year to June, adding around £5,392 to the value of the typical home and taking the average property price to £272,188, according to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics.
Prices also edged up 0.1 per cent between May and June, suggesting the market is holding despite continued cost-of-living pressures.
The number of homes sold in England experienced a small increase, rising by 4,653 from 31,590 in April 2025 to 36,243.
But while the figures point to a bolstering market across much of Britain, Scotland and Wales have experienced slower growth.
Semi-detached homes have emerged as the strongest performers among the main property types, with prices climbing 3.4 per cent over the year to an average of £277,332.
Detached houses remain the most expensive, with an average price of £444,652 after rising 2.3 per cent.
Terraced properties increased 3 per cent to £230,994, while flats and maisonettes were the only major property type to fall, dropping 1.6 per cent to £193,711.
Homeowners in the North West and North East have been among the biggest beneficiaries of the latest house price figures.
Properties in the North West rose 4.7 per cent over the year, equivalent to an increase of £9,848, taking the average price to £219,922.
Trafford was one of the country’s strongest performers, with average property values soaring by £34,944 to £396,811.
The Greater Manchester area, which is home to Manchester United’s Old Trafford stadium, has therefore enjoyed one of the biggest increases in the country.
A four-bedroom detached home in the sought-after market town of Altrincham in Trafford, Greater Manchester, is currently on the market for £725,000 with Purplebricks.
Further north, properties in the North East increased 4.3 per cent, adding £6,850 to the average home and taking prices to £165,550.
Properties in Yorkshire and the Humber also enjoyed a rise in value, with prices climbing 3.6 per cent, or £7,285, over the year. The average home in the region is now worth £207,948.
The Midlands have also seen prices increase.
A four-bedroom detached home in the sought-after market town of Altrincham in Trafford, Greater Manchester, is currently on the market for £725,000 with Purplebricks
The property’s modern kitchen sits in the heart of the family home, which has an adjoining utility room
It has a wrap-around garden, offering outdoor space and privacy from neighbours
Homes in the West Midlands rose 2.6 per cent to £250,941, while properties in the East Midlands increased 2.4 per cent to £240,457.
And it was the East Midlands that was Britain’s best-performing area.
House prices in the Derbyshire Dales jumped a 11.7 per cent in a year, adding £37,108 to the average property and taking its value to £353,364.
A four-bedroom detached family home in the Dales is currently being marketed for £450,000.
Properties in Harborough also experienced a considerable jump in marketable price, with average prices surging 9.7 per cent, or £30,665, to £345,848.
Homeowners north of the border also enjoyed a rise in the value of their properties.
Scottish house prices increased 2.3 per cent over the year, taking the average property value to £195,355.
In Wales, prices climbed 1.8 per cent, with the typical home now worth around £213,162.
A four-bedroom detached family home in the Dales is currently being marketed for £450,000
The property features a spacious entrance hall and a lounge with double doors that opens out onto the garden
It has a breakfast kitchen equipped with a range of appliances and a breakfast bar, utility room and a cloakroom/loo
Across England as a whole, property prices increased 1.8 per cent over the year to £293,262.
However, the UK’s capital was the exception, with despairing homeowners in London continuing to watch the value of their property plunge.
London house prices fell 2.5 per cent over the year, wiping an average £14,180 from property values and taking the typical home down to £553,870.
The June figures mark the tenth consecutive month in which London has recorded an annual fall.
The last time the capital recorded annual growth was in August 2025, when prices edged up just 0.1 per cent and the average property was worth £567,932.
Only 14 of London’s 32 boroughs recorded annual price increases, with outer London continuing to outperform the capital’s more expensive central areas.
Havering was the capital’s strongest performer, with average prices rising 3.9 per cent, an increase of £17,264, to £456,759.
Redbridge followed closely behind, with values up 3.6 per cent, adding £17,076 to the average home and taking prices to £495,977.
| LOCATION | CHANGE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|
| Derbyshire Dales Trafford Harborough North Herefordshire St Albans Surrey Heath Malvern Hills Newry Mourne and Down Epping ForestWelwyn Hatfield |
£37,108 £34,944 £30,665 £30,433 £27,114 £26,717 £26,040 £25,019 £24,968£24,549 |
£353,364 £396,811 £345,848 £422,616 £651,448 £461,396 £350,906 £220.572 £536,765£450,696 |
| LOCATION | CHANGE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|
| City of Westminster | -£290,624 | £854,198 |
| Kensington and Chelsea | -£215,957 | £1,250,149 |
| City of London | -£182,717 | £712,958 |
| Hammersmith and Fulham | -£111,315 | £725,562 |
| Tower Hamlets | -£68,685 | £456,898 |
| Camden | -£63,506 | £833,067 |
| Islington | -£59,615 | £673,384 |
| Inner London | -£43,061 | £627,769 |
| Wandsworth | -£37,057 | £680,105 |
| Guildford | -£31,295 | £523,974 |
Kingston upon Thames also recorded growth of 2.9 per cent, equivalent to £17,017, pushing the average property price to £594,498.
Westminster was the worst hit, with average property values plunging 25.4 per cent, a staggering £290,624 fall, leaving the typical home worth £854,198.
Kensington and Chelsea was not far behind, with prices tumbling 14.7 per cent, wiping £215,957 from the value of the average property.
Despite the fall, homes in the borough remain worth more than £1.25million on average.
The City of London also suffered a six-figure decline, with average values falling £182,717 to £712,958.
In Hammersmith and Fulham, homeowners saw an average £111,315 wiped from their property values, taking the typical price down to £725,562.
Tom Evans, Sales Director at Purplebricks Estate Agency, said the latest figures showed the market was proving resilient despite continuing uncertainty.
‘It’s brilliant news for homeowners, with the property market continuing to show resilience despite renewed global uncertainty,’ he said.
‘While affordability remains a challenge, the market has remained remarkably stable for almost two years, and with mortgage approvals and transactions beginning to pick up again, there are encouraging signs that buyer confidence is holding firm.
‘With house prices broadly flat but annual growth remaining in positive territory, the market may be taking a breather rather than going backwards – and we’re confident the longer-term outlook remains positive.’
