UK Regional Property & Rental Indices
Valuation benchmarks for residential home purchases and private sector monthly rents across England, Scotland, and Wales.
Regional Valuation & Rental Indexes
| UK Region | Average Property Price | YoY Price Growth | Average Monthly Rent | YoY Rental Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London | £525,000 | +1.8% | £2,120/mo | +5.4% |
| South West (Bristol, Bath) | £322,000 | +2.4% | £1,280/mo | +4.8% |
| West Midlands (Birmingham) | £248,000 | +1.2% | £1,050/mo | +3.9% |
| North West (Manchester, Liverpool) | £215,000 | +3.1% | £980/mo | +5.1% |
| Yorkshire (Leeds, York) | £208,000 | +1.5% | £840/mo | +4.2% |
| Scotland (Edinburgh, Glasgow) | £192,000 | +3.6% | £890/mo | +6.2% |
UK Regional Property Trends Analysis
The UK housing market in 2026 exhibits notable regional divergence. While London maintaining the highest overall valuations with an average price of £525,000, its annual growth remains modest at 1.8%. High interest rates and mortgage constraints have compressed yields in the capital, shifting investor attention toward regional nodes.
In contrast, Scotland (Edinburgh, Glasgow) leads regional growth trends, showing a 3.6% increase in house prices and a strong 6.2% surge in average monthly rents. This high rental growth is driven by supply shortages in student and metropolitan rental corridors.
The South West (Bristol, Bath) continues to perform strongly, fueled by migration from the capital, resulting in a 2.4% house price growth and a steady 4.8% rental yield index expansion.
BTL Yield & SDLT Estimator
*Calculations include the additional 3% Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) levy applied to second homes/buy-to-let purchases in England.
National Property Types
Average valuations by residential category.