Great Britain – July 2026 House Price Index

GB house prices are still rising slowly

• GB house prices are still rising slowly. Average prices are £328,800, up 1.8% year on year. Monthly growth remains modest at 0.1%, while annual growth has eased from May.
• Lower-priced regions continue to lead. Yorkshire and the Humber is up 4.1%, followed by the North West, West Midlands, Wales and the North East. London remains the only region in negative territory.
• Purchase demand has adjusted to higher costs. Buying costs are around 78% above June 2019 levels, but mortgage approvals were only 6% lower over the same period.
• Buyers are active but more price sensitive. Higher mortgage costs have reduced borrowing headroom, leaving buyers sensitive to price.

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Data source: e.surv