Average UK house prices increased by 5.4% in the 12 months to February 2025, although London areas continue to show a market decline, data visualised by Polimapper shows.
The Office for National Statistics has released the latest House Price and Rent Index figures for February and March 2025, revealing a 7.7% increase in monthly rents (March 2025) and a 5.4% increase in house prices (February 2025) in the UK over the year.
This way, in February 2025, house prices across the country averaged at £268k, whilst rents cost £1,332 on average per month.
Polimapper has visualised a data-backed analysis of yesterday’s House Price and Rent Index on a geographical level.
Dwelling costs were £292k in England, 207k in Wales and £186k in Scotland. On a local level, fluctuation in house prices was highest in the City of Westminster and Kensington and Chelsea, where they decreased by over 14%, and in North East Derbyshire and Blackburn with Darwen, where they increased by over 14%.
In February, although a high amount of London areas saw a decrease in prices, they scored highest in average house prices.
Additionally, rents were £1,386 in England, £792 in Wales, £1,001 in Scotland and £838 in Northern Ireland. Newport saw an increase of 21% in March whilst Derbyshire Dales saw the lowest over the year change of 0.1%. See statistics in your area below.
About this map
In this visualisation, we have mapped the latest UK House Price and Rent Index for February and March 2025. The indicators include house and rent prices and over the year change rates.
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Geodata context
The new data on house prices in the UK comes as figures reveal that the number of house sales was 28% higher in February, compared to the previous year, likely reflecting a rush to house buying in the run-up to changes to stamp duty.
Karen Noye, mortgage expert at advisor Quilter: “February’s house price figures show the market holding steady on a monthly basis, but still growing firmly on the year. This suggests a housing market that continues to defy expectations.”
“But while house prices have picked up in recent months, the outlook remains mixed. Regional differences are stark and affordability pressures haven’t gone away. But if mortgage rates continue to ease and confidence builds, this spring could mark a turning point for both buyers and sellers.”
Elliott Jordan-Doak, senior UK economist for Pantheon Macroeconomics: “Official house prices will be boosted for at least another two months by the flurry of activity ahead of the stamp duty changes.
“But there is genuine strength in the housing market.”
Amanda Bryden, head of mortgages at Halifax: “House prices rose in January as buyers rushed to beat the end of March stamp duty deadline. However, with those deals now completing, demand is returning to normal and new applications slowing.”
“Following this burst of activity, house prices, which remain near record highs, unsurprisingly fell back last month. Looking ahead, potential buyers still face challenges from the new normal of higher borrowing costs, a limited supply of available properties to choose from, and an uncertain economic outlook.
“However, with further base rate cuts expected alongside positive wage growth, mortgage affordability should continue to improve gradually, and therefore we still expect a modest rise in house prices this year.”