In May, UK house prices continued a trend of slower growth as prices increased by 3.9% over the year, compared to 6.4% two months prior.
This morning, the Office for National Statistics released updated house price and private rent figures in the UK, revealing a decrease in year-on-year growth to 3.9%.
UK house prices in May averaged at £269,000. In England, this was £290,000, compared to lower rates in Wales (£210,000) and Scotland (£192,000). Growth was highest in Scotland at 6.4% over the year.
Figures for Northern Ireland are only available on a quarterly basis, showing average prices at £185,000 in the first quarter of 2025.
Additionally, average UK monthly private rent cost £1,344 in June, an increase of 6.7% from the previous year. Wales saw the highest increase at 8.2% (£804), whilst Scotland registered the lowest at 4.4%. In England, average monthly rents were £1,399.
The data team at Polimapper has visualised UK house price figures by local authority, showing geographical trends across the country.
In May, London continued to see the highest house prices in England with Kensington and Chelsea and Westminster having average prices at over £1,000,000 per house. This was lowest in Burnley (£121,000) and Hyndburn (£128,000). Nonetheless, Hartlepool saw the highest annual percentage change in price at 18.7%.
Kensington and Chelsea, Westminster and Camden, also had the highest rent values, at over £2,800 per dwelling. Explore statistics in your area below.
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The map below shows figures for house prices and rents in the UK by local authority.
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Geodata context
The new data on UK house prices comes as mortgage reforms aimed at first-time buyers have been introduced by the government.
Henry Jordan, director of home at Nationwide: “Our changes mean more people, particularly those on lower incomes, could become eligible for a mortgage.”
“We also hope our commitment to further lending provides a boost to the UK’s housebuilding ambitions as well as encouraging other lenders to increase support for those looking for a home of their own.”
Nicholas Mendes, mortgage technical manager at John Charcol: “The decision to widen access to Nationwide’s Helping Hand mortgage by lowering the income thresholds will offer an immediate and practical benefit to a group of people who have often found themselves just on the wrong side of affordability criteria.”
“For someone earning £30,000 on their own, or couples on a combined income of £50,000, this change could be the difference between continuing to rent and finally being able to move into a home of their own.”
Paula Higgins, chief executive of the HomeOwners Alliance: “Right now, anyone forced to withdraw their savings early faces an unfair penalty.”
“And the £450,000 property price cap hasn’t moved since LISAs launched in 2017, despite soaring house prices, particularly in the South East.
“Reforming LISAs would make a real, practical difference to those trying to get on the ladder.”