UK construction output index: new housing total
UK construction output index: new housing total stood at 108.9 in Jul 2026, according to Office for National Statistics (ONS). It is one of the indicators in the Construction output and materials table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Jan 2010 to Jul 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Construction output and materials table
| Indicator | 07-2026 | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | 11-2025 | 10-2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New housing, total2 | 108.9 | 108.8 | 108.8 | 108 | 107.5 | 107.5 | 107.2 | 106.9 | 107.3 | 107.2 | |
| New housing, public | 108.7 | 108.7 | 108.7 | 107.9 | 107.4 | 107.4 | 107 | 106.8 | 107.2 | 107.1 | |
| New housing, private | 108.7 | 108.7 | 108.7 | 107.9 | 107.4 | 107.4 | 107 | 106.8 | 107.2 | 107.1 |
Understanding UK construction output index: new housing total
Quantifying the physical volume of fresh residential construction across the United Kingdom, this indicator tracks the creation of brand-new homes through the building of houses and apartment blocks. It is compiled from monthly surveys of construction businesses reporting on the value and volume of residential building work underway. This metric differs from broader housing indicators by focusing exclusively on physical construction activity rather than property transactions, mortgage approvals, or house price valuations.
Seasonality plays a notable role in residential building, as adverse weather conditions frequently suppress activity during winter months. Analysts should examine year-on-year comparisons to filter out these predictable seasonal dips and gauge genuine trends in housing supply. Early monthly estimates are regularly revised as developers refine their project completion returns, so historical revisions should be monitored when assessing medium-term momentum.
Frequently asked questions
- Does this series measure house sales?
- No, it measures the physical output of building new homes, not property market transactions.
- What types of residential buildings are counted?
- It includes houses, bungalows, and purpose-built flats constructed across both public and private sectors.
- How should seasonal variations be handled?
- Comparing the index with the same month from the previous year helps smooth out weather-related winter slowdowns.