UK long-run house price index: all houses
UK long-run house price index: all houses stood at 14,744.68 in Q2 2026. It is one of the indicators in the House prices, quarterly and long run table (Value · Quarterly), with a complete series running from Q4 1952 to Q2 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the House prices, quarterly and long run table
| Indicator | Q2-2026 | Q1-2026 | Q4-2025 | Q3-2025 | Q2-2025 | Q1-2025 | Q4-2024 | Q3-2024 | Q2-2024 | Q1-2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-run price index by house type (1952 Q4 = 100) | |||||||||||
| All houses | 14,744.68 | 14,540.89 | 14,442.86 | 14,429.2 | 14,425.61 | 14,326 | 14,201.74 | 14,102.42 | 14,016.34 | 13,793.05 | |
| New houses | 15,282.38 | 15,212.05 | 15,032.37 | 14,986.96 | 14,869.73 | 14,712.13 | 14,605.56 | 14,202.91 | 14,157.55 | 14,290.71 |
Understanding UK long-run house price index: all houses
Measuring the long-run trajectory of residential property values across the United Kingdom, this index tracks price movements for all housing types relative to a fixed historical benchmark period. By setting the base quarter to one hundred, the series allows analysts to evaluate percentage growth and compounding price changes across multiple decades without relying on absolute cash figures. The index incorporates detached, semi-detached, terraced, and flat properties, using mix-adjustment methodologies to ensure consistent comparisons despite shifts in the underlying quality and composition of housing stock.
When reading this index, users should distinguish between percentage changes over different horizons; annual growth rates offer a clearer view of underlying momentum than volatile quarter-on-quarter shifts. Historical index levels are periodically subject to methodological updates and retroactive data incorporation as sample coverage evolves. This aggregate measure should not be used in isolation when evaluating niche property segments, as specific architectural types diverge significantly from the general index trend.
Frequently asked questions
- What historical point serves as the base for this index series?
- The index is anchored to a specific historical quarter where price levels are set equal to one hundred.
- How does an index series differ from absolute average price data?
- An index measures relative proportional changes from a benchmark date rather than reporting actual monetary values in pounds.
- Are compositional changes in housing transactions accounted for in the index?
- Yes, mix-adjustment techniques are applied to prevent changes in the types of homes sold from distorting the true price trend.