Housing
House prices, affordability, rental costs, supply, and homelessness.
Average house price
£271k
+0.3% vs 2026-04
As of 2026-05
ONS ↗/ Land Registry ↗
House price to earnings ratio
7.1×
-1.4% vs 2024
As of 2025
ONS ↗
New housing completions
142.0k homes
-7.7% vs 2024
As of 2025
MHCLG ↗
All housing indicators
| Indicator | Latest | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Average house price | £271k | +0.3% |
| House price to earnings ratio | 7.1× | -1.4% |
| New housing completions | 142.0k homes | -7.7% |
| Homelessness (statutory) | 360.1k households | -0.3% |
| Private rental price index | 124 index (Jan 2015=100) | +0.3% |