September House Price Index Headline Statistics

Average house price

£298,184

Monthly change

-0.3%

Quarterly change

+0.4%

Annual change

+1.3%

Amanda Bryden, Head of Mortgages, Halifax, said:

"The average UK house price edged down by -0.3% (£794) in September, following a modest rise in August. The typical home now costs £298,184. Over the past 12 months prices have grown by +1.3%, the slowest annual rate since April 2024.

“This slight monthly dip in house prices reflects a housing market that has remained broadly stable, prices are up +0.3% since the start of the year.

“It’s also important to remember that prices vary widely depending on characteristics like location and property type. As a result, many homes are available at a cost well below this headline figure. For example, for those looking to take their first step on the property ladder, the typical first-time buyer home costs £236,811, up +1.7% year on year, with pockets of even greater affordability to be found across different regions.

“While affordability remains a challenge, a relatively lower mortgage rate environment and steady wage growth have helped support buyer confidence.

“Although the broader economic outlook remains uncertain, with the affordability picture gradually improving, we continue to expect modest growth through the remainder of the year.”

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About the Halifax House Price Index

The Halifax House Price Index is the UK's longest running monthly house price series with data covering the whole country going back to January 1983.

From this data, a "standardised" house price is calculated and property price movements on a like-for-like basis (including seasonal adjustments) are analysed over time. The annual change figure is calculated by comparing the current month seasonally adjusted figure with the same month a year earlier.

S&P DJI, a world leader in critical information, analytics and solutions (NYSE: INFO) owns and acts as administrator for the Halifax House Price Index. For more information and details on how to access other indices from the Halifax House Price Index family go to the S&P Global website.

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