Published today, 25 March 2026, HM Land Registry has released the UK House Price Index for January 2026, providing the latest insight into residential property trends across the UK.
The January data shows that average house prices have fallen by 0.3% since December 2025. Annual price growth stands at 1.3%, bringing the average UK property value to £268,000.
In England, average house prices fell by 0.2% since December 2025. The annual price rise of 1.1% takes the average property value to £290,000.
Regional highlights include:
London shows an average monthly price fall of 0.8% since December 2025. House prices have decreased annually by 1.7%, bringing the average property value to £554,000.
Wales shows an average monthly price fall of 1.7% since December 2025. An annual price increase of 2% takes the average property value to £210,00.
For more details, please visit the official report: UK House Price Index January 2026
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