Northern Ireland house price index: Derry City & Strabane
Northern Ireland house price index: Derry City & Strabane stood at 134.04 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| House price index (Q1 2023 = 100) | |||||||||||
| Derry City and Strabane | 134.04 | 131.13 | 125.15 | 127.61 | 119.2 | 119.04 | 118.05 | 114.51 | 110.75 | 106.3 | |
| Fermanagh and Omagh | 128.61 | 122.98 | 123.17 | 120.54 | 115.89 | 111.93 | 112.82 | 110.7 | 108.84 | 103.36 |
Understanding northern Ireland house price index: Derry City & Strabane
Measuring property price changes within the Derry City and Strabane district, this index provides a localised valuation measure based on administrative sales records across Northern Ireland. The series tracks the relative price evolution of residential properties sold within this specific northwestern council area. This metric differs from sibling regional series by reflecting the unique economic and demographic drivers of its designated municipal boundary.
Interpreting this dataset requires understanding that lower absolute transaction volumes can lead to noticeable quarterly volatility in the index level. Analysts should avoid overinterpreting single-quarter movements and instead focus on multi-period trends to gauge sustainable market direction. When comparing growth rates with other council areas, users must ensure they evaluate relative percentage changes rather than absolute monetary values.
Frequently asked questions
- What geographic area does this Derry City and Strabane series cover?
- It encompasses the Derry City and Strabane district council area in Northern Ireland.
- How is the index value calculated for each quarter?
- It measures price change relative to the fixed baseline period value of one hundred.
- Why might revisions occur in early estimates for this council area?
- Late-registered property transactions can require retrospective updates to the quarterly index figures.