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UK average house price reaches £273,000 in July 2026
The official UK House Price Index put the average property value at £273,000 in July 2026, 1.4% higher than a year earlier and 0.7% higher than June. England's average was £293,000. These are transaction-based official statistics, not asking prices.
Source: HM Land Registry · Published 16 September 2026 · Added 16 September 2026 · United Kingdom
Why it matters
A cooler annual rate is not the same as restored affordability. The index tells us about prices, not about incomes, completions, or first-time buyer access.
Related topics: Home Prices · Affordability
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