Bank Rate vs Mortgage Rates

This chart compares the Bank of England Bank Rate with the effective mortgage rate paid by households, using official Bank of England data.

Bank Rate vs Mortgage Rates

This chart compares the Bank of England Bank Rate with the effective mortgage rate paid by households, using official Bank of England data.

What this chart shows

This chart shows the official Bank Rate alongside the effective (average) mortgage rate households actually pay. Both are measured in percent, so they are compared directly on the same axis.

What this cannot prove

This chart shows movements over time, but it does not prove that changes in the Bank Rate directly cause specific changes in mortgage rates. Mortgage pricing also reflects funding costs, competition and lender risk.

Sources & update schedule

Data from Bank of England.

Bank Rate

Source: Bank of England

Unit: %

Updated when the underlying rate changes

Effective Mortgage Rate

Source: Bank of England

Unit: %

Updated monthly