HM Land Registry has released the UK House Price Index for December 2025, published on 18 February 2026. The latest figures show that average UK house prices fell by 0.7% between November and December 2025, while annual growth stood at 2.4%, bringing the average property value to £270,000.
In England, average prices also fell by 0.7% over the month. Annual growth reached 1.7%, resulting in an average property value of £292,000. Regionally, the East Midlands recorded the strongest monthly increase at 0.4%, while the South West experienced the largest monthly decline at 1.7%. The North East saw the highest annual growth at 4.6%, whereas London recorded the lowest annual movement at minus 1%.
London’s market showed a monthly fall of 0.8% and an annual decrease of 1%, with the average property now valued at £551,000.
In Wales, average prices rose by 2.6% over the month and by 5% annually, taking the average property value to £215,000. Four repossession sales were recorded in October 2025.
For more details please see: UK House Price Index for December 2025.
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