Land Registry publishes UK House Price Index for August 2025

The UK housing market continues to show steady growth, according to the latest House Price Index released by HM Land Registry for August 2025.

Across the UK, average house prices rose by 0.8% compared to July, with an annual increase of 3%. This brings the average property value to £273,000. While this reflects a slight slowdown from the revised 3.2% annual rise recorded in July, the market remains resilient.

In England, prices climbed 0.9% month-on-month and 2.9% year-on-year, with the average property now valued at £296,000. The North West led the monthly growth with a 1.6% increase, while London saw the smallest rise at just 0.1%. Over the year, the North East experienced the strongest growth at 6.6%, whereas London recorded a slight annual decline of 0.3%.

London’s property market continues to show signs of cooling. The average house price rose marginally by 0.1% since July, but fell by 0.3% compared to August 2024, placing the average property value at £566,000.

In Wales, house prices increased by 1% over the month and 2% annually, bringing the average property value to £211,000. Notably, there were eight repossession sales recorded in April 2025.

Overall, UK house prices rose by 3% in the year to August 2025, slightly down from the previous month’s revised figure. On a non-seasonally adjusted basis, prices increased by 0.8% between July and August, compared with a 1% rise during the same period last year.

For full details, you can view the official report here.

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