Northern Ireland house price: Antrim and Newtownabbey
Northern Ireland house price: Antrim and Newtownabbey stood at £206,120.37 in Q2 2026, according to Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA). It is one of the indicators in the House prices, quarterly and long run table (Value · Quarterly), with a complete series running from Q1 2005 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standardised house price | |||||||||||
| Antrim and Newtownabbey | 206,120.37 | 201,134.48 | 197,771.53 | 195,937.75 | 189,462.85 | 189,792.23 | 186,383.57 | 184,170.59 | 178,687.92 | 173,461.28 | |
| Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon | 186,993.46 | 184,744.78 | 179,915.1 | 175,475.36 | 171,205.19 | 169,841.4 | 167,323 | 168,587.14 | 164,036.62 | 159,155.01 |
Understanding northern Ireland house price: Antrim and Newtownabbey
This series calculates the average cash valuation of residential properties located within the Antrim and Newtownabbey local government district using a standardised hedonic regression model. By holding structural housing characteristics constant, such as floor area, property type, and number of bedrooms, the methodology isolates pure price movements from compositional shifts in the properties sold each quarter. This monetary figure differs from index-based sibling series by providing an estimated nominal price in pounds, facilitating direct affordability assessments. The calculation draws exclusively on verified administrative property transaction records from across the Northern Ireland council area.
Interpreting this series demands careful attention to sample size variations, as lower transaction volumes in specific quarters can increase estimation variance. Seasonality affects property mix, making year-on-year comparisons more robust for trend identification than sequential quarterly changes. Revisions to early estimates occur as additional administrative data from property sales are processed. Analysts comparing these figures with regional income measures should account for inflation and local economic structures.
Frequently asked questions
- What does standardisation mean in the context of these housing figures?
- Standardisation adjusts prices to account for variations in property characteristics, ensuring like-for-like comparisons over time.
- Are newly built homes included in the calculation?
- Yes, both new builds and existing properties captured through administrative sales records are incorporated.
- Why might average prices fluctuate sharply between quarters?
- Quarterly volatility often stems from changes in the mix of properties sold rather than broad market inflation.