Property values near Horse Guards Parade have climbed sharply over the last year, with homes in the SW1A postcode rising by 17.3%, according to new analysis from Foxtons.

The North East has seen the lowest increase in house prices over the last two decades at 39%.

Property values eased slightly in May, with Northern Ireland still leading.

Five major festivals, including Reading, are in more affordable areas with lower prices than their wider regions.

New build prices have increased 42.0% over the past three years. 

The number of homes for sale is up 13% year-on-year

House prices in rural parts of Britain have surged ahead of their urban counterparts, growing at a faster rate over the last five years, according to new data from Nationwide.

Average prices near London’s top gardens are £1.020m, or 84% more than the city average, according to new figures.

So far in 2025, 38.0% of listings have featured at least one price cut.

April buyer demand dropped 4% year-on-year, but sales agreed were up 5%.