The latest data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) shows mixed trends in the UK housing market, with a slight cooling in rental inflation while house price growth remains steady.
Key Findings:
- Rents: Average UK monthly private rents increased by 6.7% to £1,344 in the year to June 2025. This marks the sixth consecutive month of slowing annual rental inflation, down from 7.0% in May.
- House Prices: The average UK house price rose by 3.9% to £269,000 in the year to May 2025, an increase from 3.6% in April.
Regional Breakdown:
- Rent: The North East saw the highest rent inflation at 9.7%, while Yorkshire and The Humber had the lowest at 3.5%. London’s average monthly rent was the highest at £2,252.
- House Prices: Scotland experienced the highest annual house price growth at 6.4%. In England, the North East had the highest house price inflation at 6.3%, while the South West was the lowest at 1.9%.
Sources:
- Price Index of Private Rents (PIPR) from the Office for National Statistics
- UK House Price Index (HPI) from the Office for National Statistics
