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Explore the latest UK property market data. From rising house prices to rental yields, top-performing regions, and the most active areas for renovation opportunities.

Last updated on 1 February 2026

We dig into the data so you don't have to. Whether you're looking for the next investment hotspot or tracking how your area's performing, our market insights reveal the stories behind the stats. Powered by verified UK housing data. Updated monthly.

Fastest-Growing Areas

The areas where prices are climbing fastest — renovation potential meets rising demand.

AreaAverage Price Growth (1 Year)Average Price
G6535.1%£203,527
HU234.0%£106,006
EH3133.8%£464,909
EH5332.5%£397,647
FK1129.8%
DG622.6%£269,095
BH721.3%£441,867
DN3821.2%£282,663
FK1321.2%
AB3820.9%£235,872

Areas with Falling Prices

Markets on the dip — sometimes, the best opportunities start here.

AreaAverage Price Change (1 Year)Average Price
EC4-55.1%£720,609
CA9-27.9%£289,714
GU25-25.6%£1,318,046
EX3-22.0%£579,999
CA12-21.1%£404,902
B94-20.4%£791,153
GU32-19.7%£526,555
EC1-19.4%£758,365
BS26-19.0%£531,267
CA27-18.4%

Most Active Markets

Where the market is moving — regions with the highest transaction activity.

AreaMonthly Sales VolumeAverage Price
CR0120£358,102
EH4101£390,835
EH697£234,837
EH1289£389,432
G4188£210,750
EH785£251,381
G7585£244,744
EH1184£188,136
FK281£231,654
G7281£213,896

Highest Average Rents

Top rental markets offering the strongest returns.

AreaAvg Weekly RentAverage House PriceAvg Yield
GU25£1,117/week£1,318,0464.4%
HP9£954/week£1,193,0234.2%
EC2£819/week£1,161,4303.7%
GU5£712/week£780,1894.7%
EC1£695/week£758,3654.8%
EN4£675/week£827,1394.2%
BS7£657/week£409,9108.3%
GU8£631/week£675,0114.9%
E1£626/week£606,3665.4%
IG7£618/week£766,7304.2%

Highest Yields

Where rental returns outpace the rest.

AreaAvg Yield %Avg Weekly RentAverage House Price
BD112.0%£147/week£62,501
G219.9%£203/week£106,539
G679.1%£186/week£106,457
AB119.0%£147/week£84,706
DN319.0%£137/week£78,753
AB248.9%£166/week£97,101
G28.8%£281/week£166,933
G528.6%£205/week£124,176
G408.4%£203/week£125,556
BS78.3%£657/week£409,910

Highest Average Price per Sq Ft

A look at the most expensive property hotspots by square foot.

Area£/sqftAverage PriceYoY Change (1 Year)
EC3£1,514£1,185,180-100.0%
EC2£1,354£1,161,430-10.0%
EC4£1,062£720,609-55.1%
EC1£1,036£758,365-19.4%
E8£829£622,805-9.0%
E1£814£606,366-4.9%
E2£761£547,8375.7%
E14£742£540,571-7.5%
E9£739£537,946-7.3%
E5£739£560,15712.0%