Average house price in London

The average house price in London is £552,655, according to HM Land Registry's UK House Price Index (April 2026). Prices have fallen by 2.1% over the last 12 months. That is 105% above the UK average of £270,080. At that price, London ranks 1st most expensive of 14 regions and countries — among the 10% most expensive regions and countries.

Average price

£552,655

12-month change

-2.1%

vs UK average

+105%

Price rank (regions and countries)

1st / 14

Average price by property type

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in London?

The average house price in London is £552,655, according to HM Land Registry's UK House Price Index (April 2026). That compares with a UK average of £270,080.

Are house prices rising in London?

Average house prices in London have fallen by 2.1% over the 12 months to April 2026 (HM Land Registry UKHPI).

How much is a detached house in London?

An average detached home in London costs £1,159,487 (HM Land Registry UKHPI, April 2026).

How much is a flat in London?

An average flat or maisonette in London costs £431,455 (HM Land Registry UKHPI, April 2026).

Is London expensive compared with the UK average?

London's average house price of £552,655 is 105% above the UK average of £270,080 (HM Land Registry UKHPI, April 2026).

Where does London rank for house prices in the UK?

By average price, London is the 1st most expensive of 14 regions and countries in the HM Land Registry UKHPI (April 2026), which places it among the 10% most expensive regions and countries.

Reference period: April 2026 (latest published UKHPI edition). Source: HM Land Registry — UK House Price Index (UKHPI). Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.