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Housing & Property

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The average UK house price is approximately £288,000 — over nine times average earnings, compared to four times in 2000. The UK builds around 196,000 new homes per year against a target of 300,000, creating a growing housing deficit. Over 1.3 million households are on social housing waiting lists and 105,000 are in temporary accommodation. UK house price data is sourced from the Land Registry, ONS and Bank of England mortgage statistics.

Key UK Housing Statistics 2024
£288,000 — average UK house price (Land Registry)
£510,000 — average London house price
196,000 — new homes built per year vs 300,000 target
1.3 million — households on social housing waiting lists
105,000 — households in temporary accommodation
9× earnings — average UK house price to income ratio

Average UK House Price Right Now

Average London House Price

Average House Price Change Since You Opened This Page

Houses Sold Today

Houses Sold This Year

Planning Permissions Granted This Year

New Homes Built This Year

Housing Deficit This Year (needed vs built)

£60,000

Average First-Time Buyer Deposit Needed

11 years

Years to Save Average Deposit on Avg UK Salary

28 years

Years to Save Average London Deposit on Avg Salary

People on Social Housing Waiting List

Households in Temporary Accommodation

Evictions This Year

Mortgage Approvals Today

Repossessions This Year

676,000+

Empty Homes in England

£1,284/month

Average Monthly Rent UK (2024)

£900/month → £1,284

Average Rent: 2019 vs 2024

9.1× earnings

House Price to Average Earnings Ratio (2024)

4.0× earnings

House Price to Earnings Ratio (2000)

£1,150/month avg

Average Monthly Mortgage Payment (2024)

£650/month avg

Average Monthly Mortgage Payment (2022)

268,000

Second Homes in UK

Affordable Homes Built This Year vs 300k Target

Sources: Land Registry, ONS, MHCLG, Bank of England, Shelter · Data year: 2024

Frequently Asked Questions

Based on official UK government data

What is the average UK house price in 2026?

The average UK house price is approximately £288,000 according to Land Registry data, over nine times average annual earnings compared to four times in 2000. In London, the average house price is around £510,000. House prices have risen by over 60% in the past decade.

How many new homes are built in the UK each year?

The UK builds around 196,000 new homes per year against a government target of 300,000, creating a growing annual housing deficit of approximately 104,000 homes. Over 1.3 million households are on social housing waiting lists and 105,000 are in temporary accommodation.

How many people are on the social housing waiting list in the UK?

Approximately 1.3 million households are on social housing waiting lists in England, according to DLUHC statistics. A further 105,000 households are in temporary accommodation, including families with children, at a cost to local authorities of over £1.7 billion per year.

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London House Price Statistics
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