Housing
Housing costs, rent, house prices, and affordability
Housing is typically the largest expense for UK households. Whether renting or buying, changes in housing costs have a major impact on disposable income and living standards.
Comparing housing costs with wages over time shows whether housing is becoming more or less affordable. Rising faster than wages means housing takes a larger share of income.
Private Rents
Index of private rental prices in Great Britain.
Annual percentage change in average UK private rents.
House Prices
UK House Price Index, all dwellings.
Average UK house price.
Housing Affordability
Compare housing costs with wages to understand affordability trends.
Compare private rents with average weekly earnings.
Compare house prices with average weekly earnings.
Private Rents: The Index of Private Housing Rental Prices (IPHRP) measures changes in the private rental market for Great Britain. Source: Office for National Statistics.
House Prices: The UK House Price Index (UK HPI) is a monthly measure of residential property prices in the UK. Source: HM Land Registry.
Note:Housing data sources use file-based datasets that require manual verification. Some indicators may show "No data available" until importers are connected.