Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average house price in the UK in 2025?
The authoritative figure for the UK average house price is published monthly by the ONS and Land Registry as part of the UK House Price Index. Because this figure is updated regularly and varies by region and property type, we direct readers to the latest HPI bulletin at gov.uk for the current number. PropHunt does not publish a standalone average that could become outdated between quarterly refreshes.
Which UK city has the highest average property price?
Historically, London has recorded the highest average property prices of any UK city, according to Land Registry HPI data. The precise current figure, along with borough-level breakdowns, is published in the monthly Land Registry HPI release.
Which UK cities are the cheapest to buy property in?
ONS Housing Data and Land Registry HPI consistently show that cities in the North East of England, parts of Yorkshire, and some Welsh cities carry the lowest average transaction prices in the UK. For current ranked figures, refer to the latest ONS housing affordability bulletin.
What is the difference between average and median house price?
The average (mean) house price is calculated by summing all transaction values and dividing by the number of transactions. It can be skewed upward by a small number of very high-value sales. The median house price — published by ONS — is the midpoint value, meaning half of all transactions completed above it and half below. For assessing what a typical buyer pays, the median is generally the more representative figure.
How often is the Land Registry House Price Index updated?
The Land Registry HPI is published monthly, typically with a lag of approximately two months. For example, data for March transactions is generally released in May. The ONS UK HPI, which incorporates mortgage-based and cash transaction data, follows a similar publication schedule.
Does PropHunt publish real-time house price data?
No. PropHunt's city price table is refreshed quarterly, aligned with ONS and Land Registry release cycles. For real-time asking price trends, Rightmove's monthly HPI report is the most current publicly available source.
How do UK house prices compare to US property markets?
This page covers UK residential property only. UK and US housing markets are priced, financed, and regulated differently — UK mortgage products are benchmarked to the Bank of England base rate and SONIA swap rates, not US instruments. Any cross-market comparison should use data specific to each country.
