UK House Price Index for April 2026
The latest UK House Price Index for April 2026 shows that:
- The average monthly rate of UK house price growth in April was +0.7%.
- Average UK house price annual inflation was 3.8% in the 12 months to April 2026.
- As a result, the average UK house price currently sits at £270,080.
Here is how the property industry reacts to the latest Gov House Price Index
Managing Director of House Buyer Bureau, Chris Hodgkinson, commented:
“The latest figures reinforce what many sellers are already experiencing on the ground, which is a market that remains functional but far from fast-moving.
House prices may be moving gradually up, but the real challenge is transaction momentum. Buyers are taking longer to make decisions, affordability constraints continue to limit purchasing power, and many sales are still falling through before reaching completion.
Until confidence improves and transactions become easier to progress, we can expect house price growth to remain fairly subdued”
Verona Frankish, CEO of Yopa, commented:
“While house price growth remains relatively modest, the fact that values continue to rise is a positive sign for the wider market.
The adjustment to higher mortgage rates has largely taken place and we’re now seeing a more balanced market emerge, where buyers and sellers are approaching transactions with realistic expectations.
It’s unlikely we’ll see significant house price inflation in the near term, but a stable market is ultimately a healthier one, particularly after the volatility of recent years.”
Marc von Grundherr, Director of Benham and Reeves, commented:
“The latest figures suggest that the housing market is finding its footing following a period of considerable economic uncertainty.
Whilst headline monthly house price growth remains a little subdued, underlying demand is proving surprisingly resilient, particularly in areas where affordability remains more attractive.
London may continue to underperform relative to other regions on an annual basis, but this is largely a reflection of the higher value nature of the market. Monthly growth shows really positive signs, and the capital remains one of the world’s most desirable property destinations and long-term demand fundamentals remain firmly intact.”
Paul Lyons, Managing Director at Lyons Bowe Solicitors, commented:
“House prices may grab the headlines, but it’s successful completions that keep the property market moving.
The market has proven remarkably resilient over the last year, however there’s still significant room to improve the speed and certainty of the transaction process. Every unnecessary delay increases the risk of a sale falling through, which is why improving the home-moving experience should remain a priority across the industry.”
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