Halifax House Price Index for September 2025
House prices in September 2025 were -0.3% lower than the same month a year earlier.
Average house price – £298,184
Monthly change -0.3%
Quarterly change +0.4%
Annual change +1.3%
Amanda Bryden, Head of Mortgages, Halifax, said:
“The average UK house price edged down by -0.3% (£794) in September, following a modest rise in August. The typical home now costs £298,184. Over the past 12 months prices have grown by +1.3%, the slowest annual rate since April 2024.
“This slight monthly dip in house prices reflects a housing market that has remained broadly stable, prices are up +0.3% since the start of the year.
“It’s also important to remember that prices vary widely depending on characteristics like location and property type. As a result, many homes are available at a cost well below this headline figure. For example, for those looking to take their first step on the property ladder, the typical first-time buyer home costs £236,811, up +1.7% year on year, with pockets of even greater affordability to be found across different regions.
“While affordability remains a challenge, a relatively lower mortgage rate environment and steady wage growth have helped support buyer confidence.
“Although the broader economic outlook remains uncertain, with the affordability picture gradually improving, we continue to expect modest growth through the remainder of the year.”
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