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Average House Price in United Kingdom (July 2026)

The average house price in United Kingdom is £272,611, up 1.4% over the last year.

HM Land Registry UK House Price Index, July 2026 · page updated 12 October 2026

MeasureUnited Kingdom
Average price£272,611
Change in the last month+0.7%
Change in the last year+1.4%
Change in the last 5 years+17.8%
Change in the last 10 years+37.6%
Average house price in United Kingdom, July 2026 each yearThe average price in United Kingdom was £198,169 in 2016 and £272,611 in 2026.£192k£214k£235k£257k£279k201620182020202220242026
Average house price in United Kingdom, July 2026 each year

Price each year

YearAverage price in United Kingdom
2026£272,611
2025£268,843
2024£262,479
2023£261,182
2022£262,904
2021£231,386
2020£218,030
2019£214,282
2018£212,963
2017£207,005
2016£198,169

By type of property

TypeAverage price
Detached£444,936
Semi-detached£278,555
Terraced£231,945
Flat or maisonette£192,704

What buying an average home costs

DepositDeposit amountMortgageMonthly payment
25% (rate 5.13%)£68,153£204,458£1,211
5% (rate 5.7%)£13,631£258,980£1,621

Monthly repayments over 25 years at the Bank of England’s average quoted 2-year fixed rates for September 2026 (75% and 95% loan to value). See average mortgage rates. To borrow 90% of the price at 4.5 times income you would need about £54,522.

Areas with similar prices

AreaAverage priceAnnual change
England£293,479+1.1%
Wales£215,037+2.6%
Northern Ireland£202,487+9.2%
Scotland£196,349+2.3%

Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index, July 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right, supplied under the Open Government Licence. Averages cover all property types and the latest month is often revised. Individual properties vary widely.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in United Kingdom?

The average house price in United Kingdom was £272,611 in July 2026, according to the HM Land Registry UK House Price Index. That is +1.4% compared with a year earlier.

How much deposit do I need in United Kingdom?

A 10% deposit on the average home would be £27,261, and 5% would be £13,631. A 25% deposit of £68,153 usually gets a cheaper mortgage rate.

What income do I need to buy in United Kingdom?

With a 10% deposit and a lender offering 4.5 times income, you would need a household income of roughly £54,522 to buy at the average price. Lenders also look at your other costs.

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