UK House Price Index April 2025 summary
House prices in the UK dropped slightly in April, though annual figures still show modest growth. The latest UK House Price Index reveals the average property sold for £265,000 in April 2025 — a 3.5% increase from the previous year, but down 2.7% compared to March. While detached homes remain the most expensive, market activity has slowed sharply following changes to stamp duty. This guide breaks down key stats from the latest UK HPI release, including prices by region, property type, buyer group and funding method — plus insight into what's driving the changes.
We’ve analysed the April 2025 UK HPI to surface the most important insights:
- The average UK house price was £265,000 — down 2.7% from March, but up 3.5% year-on-year.
- Detached homes remain the most expensive, averaging £436,480.
- Flats are the least expensive, averaging £195,017.
- Northern Ireland saw the strongest annual growth at 9.5%.
- Buyer activity fell sharply after the April stamp duty change.
- Cash buyers paid an average of £252,296; mortgage buyers paid £274,913.
View the full April 2025 HPI report on GOV.UK
Comparison with March 2025
Compared to March 2025, April's data shows a clear shift in the housing market following the stamp duty threshold change on 1 April:
Activity surged in March as buyers rushed to beat the tax deadline, but slumped in April as the incentive ended and affordability concerns returned.
Property prices by type
Here’s how average prices compared across key property types in April 2025:
Detached homes remain more than twice the value of flats, reflecting the ongoing price gap between property types.
Average house prices by UK country and region
Price movements varied across the UK — with some areas growing steadily and others experiencing sharper corrections.
The North East saw the highest regional annual growth. However, many English regions saw month-on-month price falls due to post-stamp-duty slowdowns.
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Buyer status: First-time buyers vs existing homeowners
Prices for first-time buyers remain lower, though both groups saw a dip in April compared to March.
Cash vs mortgage buyers
Mortgage buyers paid on average £22,600 more than cash buyers, highlighting the premium attached to financed purchases.
Sales volumes and activity
April 2025 saw a dramatic decline in sales volumes following the rush to buy before the 1 April stamp duty change.
- UK residential transactions were down 28% compared to April 2024
- Transactions fell by:
- 70.7% in England.
- 60.3% in Northern Ireland.
- 9.1% in Scotland.
- 19.1% in Wales.
The fall followed an unusually high number of completions in March, as buyers raced to beat the deadline.
New builds vs existing homes
New builds continued to rise rapidly in price, reflecting both supply constraints and strong buyer demand.
Market outlook
Several key factors are shaping the housing market post-April:
- Stamp duty changes triggered an artificial March surge and an April dip.
- Mortgage approvals fell for the fourth consecutive month.
- Economic uncertainty continues to affect buyer sentiment.
- Regional divergence remains significant — particularly between London and the North East.
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