Around 50% of the UK’s 30 million homes increased in value during 2025 with growth heavily skewed towards Northern regions while much of Southern England saw weaker performance, latest data from Zoopla reveals.
Some 15.2 million homes (51%) recorded price growth of 1% or more, broadly unchanged from 50% in 2024.
Among homes that rose in value, the average increase was £9,900, with 3.1 million homes (10%) posting gains of £20,000 or more.
At the other end of the market, 9.1 million homes (30%) fell in value by at least 1%, with average losses of £10,800, while the remaining 5.6 million homes (19%) saw little change, moving within +/- 1%.
STRONGEST-PERFORMING
Northern Ireland was the strongest-performing region, with 94% of homes increasing in value, at an average gain of £14,200.
In Scotland, 73% of homes rose in value, averaging £10,400, while the North West of England saw 72% of homes increase, with average gains of £9,700.
Scotland and the North West accounted for all of the top ten local authorities for price growth. Renfrewshire led the rankings, with 95% of homes rising in value, followed by Glasgow (90%) and Chorley (88%). East Renfrewshire recorded the largest average gain among the top performers, at £17,900.
PRICE MOVES
More than 60% of homes in both the North East and Wales also increased in value, although performance was uneven.
Aberdeen City was the weakest-performing authority outside Southern England, with 67% of homes losing value, while 40% of homes in Lancaster and 46% in Ceredigion recorded price falls.
Southern England continued to lag, with just 35% of homes seeing values rise by more than 1%. The region accounted for 60% of all homes that fell in value nationally.
While London had one of the lowest proportions of homes recording gains, those that did rise saw the highest average increase, at £17,400.
By property type, 56% of terraced and semi-detached homes rose in value, making them the most resilient, while flats underperformed, with 50% recording price falls over the year.
STEADY CLIMB
Richard Donnell (main picture, inset), Executive Director at Zoopla, says: “Millions of homeowners regularly track the value of their home and keep tabs on what’s happening in their local market.
“What a home is worth and understanding the level of demand in the local area at different pricing levels are essential pieces of information for homeowners planning their next home move.
“Our analysis shows how varied changes in home values are across the country and within local areas.
COMPLEX MARKET
He adds: “The general trend is that most home values continue to increase steadily upwards, especially away from southern England.
“However, many homes are registering broadly static or lower values as the market continues to adjust to higher mortgage rates and more homes for sale which is boosting choice for buyers.
“This is particularly prevalent in southern England. The choppier and complex market conditions in the South makes it critical for sellers to be realistic on pricing in 2026.”
