ONS data shows UK house prices grew 1.2% in the year to February 2026, reaching £268,000, as regional performance diverged sharply between Yorkshire and London.

Average UK private rents rose 3.5% to £1,374 in February 2026, with England and Wales leading regional growth.

UK average monthly private rents reached £1,367 in January 2026, with annual growth of 3.5%, the lowest rate since March 2022.

Average UK monthly private rents reached £1,368 in December 2025, marking a 4.0% increase over the previous year, according to new data released by ONS. 

The North East recorded England's highest rental inflation at 8.4%, three times London's 2.8% rate.

The price of a typical home in the UK now stands at £265,000

The North East saw the highest rental growth in England at 9.4%

The latest figures released by ONS have revealed that the average UK house price was £288,000 in October 2023- £3,000 lower than 12 months ago.

The latest data released by ONS has revealed that average UK house prices decreased by 0.5% between August 2023 and September 2023.

The latest figures released by ONS this morning have revealed that the traditionally quieter summer housing market lived up to its reputation with a fractional rise in the price of a...