UK House Price Index — March 2026
Average house prices and annual change for every UK nation and English region, sourced directly from the ONS UK House Price Index. Updated each quarter when ONS releases new figures.
UK average (March 2026)
£268,000
0.0% year-on-year · -0.4% vs. previous month
UK nations
| Country | Avg. price | 12-month change | vs. previous month |
|---|---|---|---|
| England | £289,946 | -0.6% | -0.5% |
| Scotland | £186,582 | +1.6% | -0.2% |
| Wales | £213,240 | +2.9% | +0.6% |
| Northern Ireland | £198,015 | +7.4% | +1.5% |
English regions
| Region | Avg. price | 12-month change | vs. previous month |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | £542,065 | -2.1% | -0.3% |
| South East | £378,515 | -0.8% | 0.0% |
| East of England | £337,182 | +0.1% | -0.4% |
| South West | £300,849 | -0.8% | -0.1% |
| West Midlands | £245,797 | -0.3% | -1.6% |
| East Midlands | £241,747 | +0.7% | +0.3% |
| North West | £214,678 | -0.8% | -0.9% |
| Yorkshire and the Humber | £207,750 | -0.2% | -0.9% |
| North East | £161,629 | -1.2% | -0.9% |
What the latest figures mean
The March 2026 UK average of £268,000 marks a year of broadly flat national prices — annual growth of just 0.0% reflects a market that has stabilised after the post-2022 mortgage-rate volatility. Beneath the headline, there are clear regional divergences worth understanding before you buy.
Northern Ireland leads
Northern Ireland has the strongest growth of any UK nation at +4.0%+, supported by relatively low prices and a steady rental and owner-occupier market. Northern Irish new build markets like Belfast, Lisburn and Bangor are benefiting from both affordability and renewed economic confidence.
London continues to lag
London prices fell -2.1% year-on-year. The capital's higher entry prices make it more sensitive to mortgage-rate changes than cheaper regions, and prime central London prices have been broadly flat for several years. Affordable London commuter markets in Hertfordshire and Hampshire have held up better than the city itself.
East Midlands the strongest English region
Within England, the East Midlands recorded the only positive annual growth at +0.7%. The wider East Midlands corridor — including Mansfield, Loughborough and Corby — is benefiting from major strategic housing allocations (3,000+ homes at Berry Hill and Garendon Park) alongside affordable pricing and direct London trains in just over an hour.
Wales: 2.9% growth
Wales has had the second-strongest year, with prices up +2.9%. The Help to Buy Wales scheme (extended to September 2026) supports first-time buyer demand. Active new build markets include Caerleon and Cardiff.
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Data source: Office for National Statistics & HM Land Registry — UK House Price Index, March 2026 release. Figures are provisional and subject to revision. Last updated 2026-05-22. See the full ONS bulletin at gov.uk/uk-house-price-index.