The UK region where 94% of homes increased in price last year
Most homeowners in the UK saw the value of their property increase last year, but there is one area that saw a staggering 94% of homes rise in price.
According to data from online property platform Zoopla, 94% of homes in Northern Ireland increased in price last year, with an average gain of £14,200 in the region.
Just over half of all UK homes registered price increases in 2025, and the overall price change for all 30 million homes in the UK was an increase of £2,300.
Regional disparity remains significant, as shown by the widespread house price rises seen in Northern Ireland and the relatively poor performance of the southern regions of England, where only 35% of homes saw their value grow.
Northern areas of the UK saw the highest home value gains overall, with more than 70% of homeowners in the Scotland, Northern Ireland, and the northern regions of England seeing the price of their homes rise.
73% of Scottish homes increased in value, as did 72% of homes in the North West of England.
By contrast, 46% of homes in the South West fell in value, with an average decline of £11,900. In London, 43% of homes fell in value with an average decline of £18,000.
Zoopla noted that certain property types were more resilient to price drops than others, with terraced and semi-detached homes most likely to see their value increase consistently.
56% of these properties increased in value across the UK, while 50% of UK flats saw their price fall in 2025.
The table below breaks down the number of homes that increased and fell in value for each region of the UK in 2025.
| UK Region | Homes increasing in value | Average gain | Homes decreasing in value | Average loss |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 94% | £14,200 | 3% | £12,200 |
| Scotland | 73% | £10,400 | 17% | £7,700 |
| North West | 72% | £9,700 | 15% | £7,500 |
| North East | 67% | £6,600 | 19% | £4,800 |
| Wales | 60% | £8,000 | 22% | £8,200 |
| Yorkshire & The Humber | 58% | £7,800 | 25% | £6,800 |
| West Midlands | 55% | £8,600 | 25% | £7,700 |
| East Midlands | 43% | £7,400 | 32% | £7,100 |
| East of England | 41% | £11,000 | 35% | £9,500 |
| London | 35% | £17,400 | 43% | £18,000 |
| South West | 33% | £10,400 | 46% | £11,900 |
| South East | 32% | £11,800 | 44% | £12,700 |
| UK | 49% | £9,900 | 31% | £10,800 |
“The general trend is that most home values continue to increase steadily upwards, especially away from southern England,” said Zoopla executive director Richard Donnell.
“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.”
“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,” he said.
