House prices

Several organisations including the Land Registry, the Office for National Statistics, Nationwide and Halifax, publish national regular house price indices which provide a good indication of property market trends. But it’s important to bear in mind that these indices can use different data sources and only refer to averages. We might be a small island, but the UK has a number of micro-property markets which may not reflect national, or even regional, average house prices.

Zoopla Cities House Price Index
September 27, 2019
Annual house price growth in the UK’s most buoyant city has fallen below 5% for the first time since 2012.
The most affordable places for first time buyers in Birmingham
September 25, 2019
This thriving metropolis of a West Midlands city has undergone major regeneration in the past few years. But has it priced out those hoping to step on to the property ladder?
The tools that will supercharge your property search
July 23, 2019
Looking for a new home to buy or rent? These simple property tools will make the search a whole lot easier.
Confident homeowners predict 4.8% house price growth
June 11, 2019
Homeowners in northern regions are most optimistic, while those in the south are more likely to predict falls.
House prices edge lower in February
February 28, 2019
But activity for lower value homes and properties that appeal to first-time buyers remains more buoyant.
First-time buyer numbers hit 23 year high last year
February 25, 2019
But growth hike of previous years is not realised as affordability is stretched.
Moving to Coventry
February 19, 2019
Contrary to the notion of being sent to Coventry, this West Midlands city has plenty to shout about.
The most affordable places for first-time buyers in Leeds
February 14, 2019
Looking to get on to the property ladder in Leeds? Zoopla breaks down the most affordable areas for first-time buyers.
The most affordable places for first-time buyers in Bristol
February 6, 2019
If you’re looking for a first home, Zoopla’s data shows the cosmopolitan city in the South West could be affordable — provided you hunt in the right locations.
House price growth falls to six-year low
January 4, 2019
Brexit uncertainty hit the housing market in 2018, but northern regions outperformed southern ones.
House price growth in cities slows to six-year low
December 19, 2018
Stretched affordability is putting a brake on house price gains, with property values falling in London.
10 most affordable places to live in South West England
December 17, 2018
With countryside, moors and beaches never too far away, here are the best value-for-money towns for those eyeing up a move to the South West.
Top 10 most affordable towns to live
November 27, 2018
If budgets are tight but you're keen to step on to or up the housing ladder, you'll get most bang for your buck in one of these 10 locations.
Gazumping falls amid property market jitters
November 21, 2018
The proportion of buyers who get gazumped has fallen by 11% in the past year.