Latest ONS Private Rent and House Prices Index

November 19, 2025
  • Average UK monthly private rents increased by 5.0%, to £1,360, in the 12 months to October 2025 (provisional estimate); this annual growth rate is down from 5.5% in the 12 months to September 2025.
  • Average rents increased to £1,416 (5.0%) in England, £817 (6.7%) in Wales and £1,008 (3.4%) in Scotland, in the 12 months to October 2025.
  • In Northern Ireland, average rents increased to £866 (6.6%), in the 12 months to August 2025.
  • In England, private rents annual inflation was highest in the North East (8.9%) and lowest in Yorkshire and The Humber (3.8%), in the 12 months to October 2025.
  • Average UK house prices increased by 2.6%, to £272,000, in the 12 months to September 2025 (provisional estimate); this annual growth rate is down from 3.1% in the 12 months to August 2025.
  • Average house prices increased to £293,000 (2.0%) in England, £209,000 (2.7%) in Wales and £194,000 (5.3%) in Scotland, in the 12 months to September 2025.

 

Commenting on house prices, Nathan Emerson, CEO of Propertymark, comments:

“It is encouraging to see equity rising again as this signals a return of buyer confidence and renewed momentum in the market. However, while increasing values can reflect underlying strength, they also underscore the ongoing challenges around affordability and the limited supply of homes.

“To translate this momentum into long-term stability, it would be much welcomed to see the UK Government work closely with the industry to support sustainable growth, ensuring that more people can realistically access home ownership, rather than simply driving prices higher.”

Commenting on rental prices, Nathan Emerson, CEO of Propertymark, comments:

“An increase in rental prices highlights the continuing pressures faced by the private rented sector. While rising rents may reflect strong demand and limited supply, they also intensify the affordability challenges many tenants are already experiencing.

“Letting agents and landlords will need to navigate these conditions carefully, ensuring any increases remain fair and sustainable. Policymakers must recognise that persistent rental inflation points to a system struggling to meet demand and respond with measures that encourage more homes into the sector rather than driving landlords out.”

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