The Land Registry has today released the UK House Price Index for March 2026, showing that average UK house prices fell by 0.4% between February and March. Over the year, there has been no overall change in prices, leaving the average UK property valued at £268,000.
In England, the data indicates that average prices declined by 0.5% on the month and by 0.6% annually, bringing the average property value to £290,000.
Regional variation remains pronounced. The East Midlands recorded the “strongest” monthly uplift, with prices rising by 0.3%, and it also led annual growth with an increase of 0.7%. By contrast, the West Midlands experienced the sharpest monthly fall at –1.6%.
London continued to show the weakest annual performance, with prices down 2.1% year‑on‑year and a monthly fall of 0.3%, resulting in an average London property value of £542,000.
Wales presented a more positive picture, with average prices rising by 0.6% since February and increasing by 2.9% over the year. The average property in Wales now stands at £213,000.
For full details, please refer to the official report: UK House Price Index for March 2026
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