UK house price index: United Kingdom
UK house price index: United Kingdom stood at 104.5 in Jul 2026, according to HM Land Registry. It is one of the indicators in the House prices table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Apr 1968 to Jul 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the House prices table
| Indicator | 07-2026 | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | 11-2025 | 10-2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| House price index | |||||||||||
| United Kingdom | 104.5 | 103.7 | 104.3 | 103.8 | 103 | 103.4 | 103 | 102.9 | 103.8 | 103.5 | |
| England | 102.7 | 102 | 102.4 | 102.2 | 101.6 | 102 | 101.6 | 101.4 | 102.4 | 101.9 |
Understanding UK house price index: United Kingdom
Indexed valuation trends for residential housing across the United Kingdom are charted in this series, measuring relative price changes from a fixed baseline period. Unlike average price metrics expressed in currency units, this index tracks the proportional rate of valuation change for completed property sales nationwide. It incorporates all administrative conveyancing records for houses and flats, adjusted continuously via hedonic regression to account for variations in the quality and mix of properties sold over time. Sibling index rows provide breakdowns by constituent nation and region.
Reading the index requires understanding that it measures relative price movement rather than absolute monetary levels. Seasonal swings can affect underlying transaction data, making twelve-month percentage changes preferable to sequential monthly movements for assessing durable trends. Early index values are provisional and subject to routine revisions as late-arriving completion records are integrated. Users must avoid comparing this completion-based index directly with mortgage approval indices without accounting for the time lag inherent in legal registration.
Frequently asked questions
- What does this index measure compared to the average price series?
- It tracks the proportional rate of price change from a fixed baseline period rather than absolute monetary values.
- How does hedonic regression affect the index calculation?
- It adjusts for changes in the quality and attributes of properties sold, ensuring the index reflects true market inflation rather than mix shifts.
- Are early index readings subject to revision?
- Yes, provisional estimates are regularly updated in subsequent releases as late property completions are processed.