House Prices June 2026: The Biggest Risers and Fallers
The latest official house price figures are in. HM Land Registry's data for June 2026 puts the average home in England at £293,262 (+1.8% over the year) and Wales at £213,162 (+1.8%).
As ever, the national average hides big local differences — here are the areas moving fastest, in both directions.
At a glance
- England average
- £293,262 (+1.8% yr)
- Wales average
- £213,162 (+1.8% yr)
- Data month
- June 2026
- Source
- HM Land Registry
The fastest-rising areas this year
| Area | Average price | 12-month change |
|---|---|---|
| Northumberland | £213,452 | +12.6% |
| Preston | £187,709 | +12.4% |
| Derbyshire Dales | £353,364 | +11.7% |
| Westmorland and Furness | £230,066 | +11.1% |
| St Helens | £186,435 | +11.1% |
The biggest fallers
| Area | Average price | 12-month change |
|---|---|---|
| City of Westminster | £854,198 | -25.4% |
| City of London | £712,958 | -20.4% |
| Kensington and Chelsea | £1,250,149 | -14.7% |
| Hammersmith and Fulham | £725,562 | -13.3% |
| Tower Hamlets | £456,898 | -13.1% |
Monthly figures bounce around, so treat one month's move with caution — the 12-month change above is the steadier signal. You can explore every area, with 1-year, 5-year and 10-year changes, on our house prices by area pages.
What's your own home worth now?
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Frequently asked questions
Are UK house prices rising or falling?
In the year to June 2026, average prices rose 1.8% in England and rose 1.8% in Wales — but it varies hugely by area, as the tables above show.
Where are house prices rising fastest?
On the latest 12-month figures, Northumberland leads at +12.6%, followed by Preston (+12.4%) and Derbyshire Dales (+11.7%).
How accurate are these figures?
They come from HM Land Registry's UK House Price Index, which is based on actual completed sales — the most reliable measure there is, though it lags the market by a couple of months.
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0. Figures are the June 2026 data release.
