Millbanks Days of Christmas: Let it Snow

Millbanks Days of Christmas: Let it Snow

In this speed read we look at the chances of a white Christmas based on previous data

  • The last widespread white Christmas in the UK was in 2010, when 83% of weather stations reported snow on the ground. The average price of a property has risen by just over 60%, the equivalent of £101,000 since that date.
  • Over the last 50 years snow has fallen on just 15 Christmas Days, 2020 the most recent white Christmas after snow fell overnight across parts of the UK.
  • According to the Met Office, the UK averages 3.9 days of snow and sleet in December, compared to 5.3 days in January.
  • Source: Dataloft, UKHPI, Met Office


Get in touch with us

If you step back, a familiar pattern emerges. We rent when young, buy as life settles, and often own outright later on. Yet it’s not the same for everyone, with more people renting into later life. Property reflects life stages, choices and timing. To learn more, click the link and read on.

April is the final window for landlords in England to prepare for the first phase of the Renters’ Rights Act. With the new tenancy regime starting on 1 May 2026, now is the time to review paperwork, processes and whether self-management still feels realistic.

In 2025, £344bn was spent on property across Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Follow the money and the market’s geography becomes clear. Some regions dominate, others quietly punch above their weight. It’s a powerful reminder that the UK property market isn’t one story, but many regional economies moving at different speeds.

At first glance, the difference between Attleborough and the national housing picture may seem small. Yet beneath the surface, it reveals something far more telling about the town’s homeowners, renters and overall market balance. To understand what these figures really say about Attleborough, read on.