Wales house price index
Wales house price index stood at 106.5 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 | |||||||||||
| Wales | 106.5 | 105.4 | 106.6 | 105.2 | 105.9 | 105.2 | 104.6 | 105.8 | 104.3 | 104.7 | |
| Scotland | 112.1 | 110.8 | 112.1 | 110 | 107.6 | 107.8 | 108 | 108.2 | 110.3 | 110.3 |
Understanding wales house price index
Administrative records of legally finalised property conveyances situated within Wales populate this monthly collection, tracking relative valuation shifts against a fixed baseline rather than absolute monetary amounts. Every completed residential transaction registered with the official land registry contributes to the calculation, ensuring that detached, semi-detached, terraced houses and flats all influence the final metric. Unlike sibling indices covering separate constituent countries or English regions, this series isolates pricing pressures unique to Welsh housing markets.
Interpreting these figures requires awareness of routine revisions, as late-submitted conveyances frequently alter initial estimates in subsequent publications. Twelve-month comparisons provide a clearer picture than month-on-month changes, which often reflect temporary weather disruptions or holiday slowdowns rather than structural shifts. Analysts must also remember that index numbers cannot be converted directly into cash sums without applying the corresponding regional baseline figures published alongside.
Frequently asked questions
- Does this index cover commercial properties in Wales?
- No, the series strictly monitors residential real estate transactions and excludes all commercial buildings.
- Why do the latest figures often change in subsequent releases?
- Late registration of property conveyances by legal professionals requires retroactive adjustments to initial calculations.
- How should this index be compared with the Nationwide measure?
- This series tracks completed sales from official registers, whereas the mortgage-based alternative captures approvals a month or two earlier.