Half of UK Homes Saw Price Rises in 2025, Zoopla Reports
New data from property portal Zoopla has revealed that approximately half of the UK's 30 million homes experienced an increase in value during 2025, with significant regional variations painting a complex picture of the housing market.
The analysis shows that around 15.2 million properties saw their value rise, with an average gain of £9,900 per home. This represents a substantial uplift for millions of homeowners across the country, though the distribution of these gains was far from uniform.
Northern Regions Lead the Way
Zoopla identified "clear-cut" geographical differences, with more than 70 per cent of homeowners in northern regions of England, as well as in Scotland and Northern Ireland, recording value gains for their properties.
Northern Ireland emerged as the standout performer, with a remarkable 94 per cent of homes increasing in value, averaging a substantial gain of £14,200 per property. Scotland followed with 73 per cent of homes seeing increases, averaging £10,400, while the North West of England recorded 72 per cent of homes gaining value, with an average increase of £9,700.
Southern England Experiences Market Challenges
In contrast, about 9.1 million homes across the UK lost at least one per cent of their value during 2025, with an average loss of £10,800 per property. Significantly, six in ten of these declining properties were located in southern England.
Zoopla described the market in southern England as "choppier and more complex," with different property types experiencing varying fortunes. Terraced and semi-detached homes were most likely to see value increases, while flats proved most prone to losses, reflecting shifting buyer preferences and market dynamics.
Property Type Variations
The analysis also highlighted important differences between property types. Terraced houses and semi-detached properties demonstrated greater resilience and were more likely to record value increases, suggesting continued demand for family homes with outdoor space.
Conversely, flats faced greater challenges in maintaining their value, particularly in certain regions. This trend reflects ongoing market adjustments following pandemic-era shifts in housing preferences and changing patterns of urban living.
The comprehensive data from Zoopla provides valuable insights into the UK's evolving property landscape, revealing both opportunities and challenges for homeowners across different regions and property types as the market continues to adjust to economic conditions and changing buyer behaviour.
