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At first glance, UK house prices rising tens of thousands of per cent since 1900 look absurd. But annualised over 126 years, growth averages around 4.5 to 5 per cent a year. It is not sudden surges but steady compounding that drives values higher, showing property rewards time in the market more than attempts to time it.
Average house prices grab the headlines, yet they only tell part of the story. Looking at price per square foot reveals what buyers are truly paying for space. The 2025 figures show sharp regional contrasts, highlighting how the same budget can deliver vastly different lifestyles depending on where you buy.
With Easter just around the corner, now is a strategic moment to prepare your home for market, before buyer demand peaks and properties move fastest.
More households are reassessing space in early 2026. If your home feels tighter than it once did, this spring may offer the right conditions to move up.