What is the average house price in the UK in 2026?

The average asking price for properties in the UK is currently £498,002, with a median price of £385,000. There are approximately 5,309 properties currently on the market. Data is updated daily from live estate agent listings.

How long does it take to sell a house in the UK?

The average time on market for unsold properties in the UK is currently 1 days. This varies significantly by property type and location. You can view time-to-sell data for any specific town or postcode on Home.co.uk.

Where can I find house prices for my area?

Home.co.uk provides house price data for every UK town, city, and postcode. Search by location to access current asking prices, historical sold prices from the Land Registry going back to 1995, price trend charts, and time on market statistics.

What is the difference between asking prices and sold prices?

Asking prices are the prices at which properties are currently advertised for sale by estate agents. Sold prices (also called selling prices) are the actual prices paid, recorded by the Land Registry after completion. Home.co.uk provides both: daily asking price data from live listings and monthly sold price data from Land Registry records since 1995.

UK House Prices

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Comprehensive property market data since 1995 — updated 2 July 2026

Average Asking Price

£498,002

+12.9% vs last month

Median Price

£385,000

Across all property types

Properties on Market

5,309

Currently for sale

Avg. Time on Market

1 days

Until sold or withdrawn

UK Asking Price Trends

Average asking prices over the last 12 months

Month	Average Asking Price
Jul '25	£412,630
Aug '25	£390,563
Sep '25	£450,698
Oct '25	£412,466
Nov '25	£400,639
Dec '25	£425,859
Jan '26	£425,182
Feb '26	£423,424
Mar '26	£431,608
Apr '26	£441,132
May '26	£452,249
Jun '26	£441,293
Jul '26	£498,002

UK average asking prices have trended upward over the last 12 months, with the current average at £498,002. Enable JavaScript to view the interactive chart.

Market Snapshot by Property Type

Current national averages based on live market data

Detached

£660,804

1,822 on market · 1 days avg

Semi-Detached

£395,717

1,315 on market · 1 days avg

Terraced

£409,597

1,078 on market · 1 days avg

Flat

£436,923

1,094 on market · 1 days avg

Biggest Price Movers This Month

Locations with the largest asking price changes in July 2026

Luton

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£426,746

227 properties · 1 days avg

Norfolk

+0.0%

£382,986

196 properties · 1 days avg

Essex

+0.0%

£499,256

154 properties · 1 days avg

Kent

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£617,711

149 properties · 1 days avg

Leicestershire

+0.0%

£657,508

147 properties · 1 days avg

Hampshire

+0.0%

£497,229

131 properties · 1 days avg

Browse House Prices by County

England (12 counties)

Birmingham £321,090 Bristol £523,846 Cornwall £620,719 Derbyshire £346,598 Essex £499,256 Greater London £770,867 Kent £617,711 Leicestershire £657,508 Manchester £339,900 Newcastle £253,750 Norfolk £382,986 Nottinghamshire £348,416

Wales (4 counties)

Cardiff £260,556 Newport £468,750 Swansea £238,636 Wrexham £419,833

Scotland (4 counties)

Aberdeen £214,099 Dundee £266,166 Edinburgh £422,455 Glasgow £222,772

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Data Available for Every Location

Search any UK town or postcode to access all of the following

Current Asking Prices

Average & median prices by type, bedrooms, and price band. Updated daily from live listings.

Price Trends

Interactive charts showing how asking prices have moved over 1, 3, or 5+ years.

Sold Price Records

Land Registry data showing actual sale prices by month, going back to 1995.

Time on Market

How long properties sit unsold, broken down by price range, type, and bedrooms.

Time to Sell

Analysis of how long each property type typically takes from listing to completion.

Market Reports

Comprehensive monthly reports covering price movements, supply, and selling velocity.

About Our House Price Data

Home.co.uk has been providing authoritative UK house price data since 1995. Our data is sourced from multiple feeds including direct estate agent listings and Land Registry records, giving you the most comprehensive view of the UK property market.

Whether you're buying, selling, or simply researching the market, our detailed statistics help you make informed decisions about property prices in your area. Read our home buying guide for step-by-step advice, or browse properties for sale across the UK.

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