Half of UK homes rise in value in 2025 – Zoopla

Most homeowners checking their house price last year saw values edge higher, although where you live mattered more than ever, Zoopla has revealed.

Its analysis shows that half of the UK’s 30 million homes increased in value during 2025.

Around 15.2m properties recorded gains of at least 1%, with an average uplift of £9,900.

For 3.1m owners, values climbed by £20,000 or more.

Where values vary

Richard Donnell, executive director at Zoopla, said: “Our analysis shows how varied changes in home values are across the country and within local areas.

“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.”

He added: “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.”

Uneven price activity

Across the whole housing stock, the average change was a modest £2,300 rise but that figure masks an uneven picture.

Just over 9.1m homes lost at least 1% of their value during the year, with average falls of £10,800.

A further 5.6m properties were broadly unchanged, moving within a 1% range either side.

More than 70% of homes in Northern England, Scotland and Northern Ireland posted increases.

Northern Ireland led the way, with 94% of homes rising by an average of £14,200 after a strong price run.

In Scotland, 73% of homes gained value, averaging £10,400, while the North West saw 72% rise, with typical increases of £9,700.

Top 10 performers

Scotland and the North West also filled the entire top 10 list of best performing local authorities.

Renfrewshire topped the table, where 95% of homes increased in value, Glasgow followed with 90%, while Chorley recorded gains for 88% of properties.

East Renfrewshire delivered the largest average rise among the top performers, at £17,900.

More than 60% of homes in the North East and Wales rose in value.

Northumberland stood out with 78% of homes increasing, while Wrexham saw gains across 79% of properties.

Weakest house prices

Not every northern market shared in the upswing as Aberdeen City was the weakest house price performer outside the South.

In the city, 67% of homes lost value, reflecting longer-term pressures linked to reduced investment in oil and gas.

Lancaster recorded the highest share of falls in the North West at 40%, while 46% of homes in Ceredigion saw values slip.

However, six in 10 of all homes that fell in value nationally were in the South, thanks to higher prices and a greater choice of homes.

Only 35%, or about 4.6m homes, saw increases above 1%, while 5.6m properties registered declines.

Nationally, terraced and semi-detached houses proved the most resilient, with 56% recording gains.

Flats struggled most, with half seeing values fall by at least 1% over 2025.