It comes following new analysis from property website Zoopla, which also revealed that half of the UK’s 30 million homes increased in value in 2025.
Meanwhile, 9.1m homes lost at least one per cent of their value over the course of the year, at an average loss of £10,800, while 5.6m homes maintained their value to within above or below 1%.
The East of England saw 1,109,400 homes increase in value last year, with the most coming in Castle Point in Essex.
Regions with the most homes rising in value in 2025
Zoopla’s data revealed that more than 70% of homeowners in Northern regions of England, Scotland and Northern Ireland are recording value gains for their homes.
The North West and Scotland contain the entire top ten list of local authorities with the most homes increasing in value.
Renfrewshire in Scotland takes the top spot, with 95% of homes having increased in value.
Glasgow (90%) and Chorley in the North West (88%) round out the top 3.
Overall, more than 60% of homeowners in the North East and Wales recorded home value gains over 2025.
Local hotspots in these areas include Northumberland, where 78% of homes registered value gains, and Wrexham, where 79% of homes saw increases.
Castle Point had the most homes rising in value in the East in 2025
Castle Point had the highest percentage of homes that increased in value in the East of England in 2025 with 67%.
The total number of homes that rose in value was 20,800, with the average gain being £10,500.
Zoopla explained that it was terraced and semi-detached homes that were the property type most likely to see consistent value increases, with over half (56%) doing so across the country.
On the other hand, flats were most likely to see value losses of 1% or more, with 50% seeing values fall over 2025.
Richard Donnell, Executive Director at Zoopla, said: “Our analysis shows how varied changes in home values are across the country and within local areas.
“The general trend is that most home values continue to increase steadily upwards, especially away from southern England.
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“However, many homes are registering broadly static or lower values as the market continues to adjust to higher mortgage rates and more homes for sale, which is boosting choice for buyers.
“This is particularly prevalent in southern England. The choppier and more complex market conditions in the South make it critical for sellers to be realistic on pricing in 2026.”
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