The latest UK house price index statistics produced by Communities and Local Government were released on Tuesday 15 September 2009.

The latest statistics release includes data based on mortgage completions during the month of July 2009.

The key points from the release are:

  • UK house prices were 8.3 per cent lower than in July 2008 but 1.4 per cent higher than in June 2009 (seasonally adjusted).
  • The mix-adjusted average house price in the UK stood at £196,338 in July 2009 (not seasonally adjusted).
  • UK house prices rose by 2.1 per cent in the quarter ending July 2009. This compares with a fall of 2.8 per cent for the quarter ending April 2009 (seasonally adjusted).
  • Annual average house prices fell in England (-8.4 per cent), Wales  (-6.4 per cent), Scotland (-4.4 per cent) and Northern Ireland (-22.2 per cent).
  • Annual average house prices paid by first time buyers in July 2009 were 9.1 per cent lower than a year ago. By comparison average house prices paid by former owner occupiers were 8.0 per cent lower.
  • Annual average house prices paid for new properties in July 2009 were 12.6 per cent lower than a year ago. By comparison average house prices paid on pre-owned dwellings were 8.0 per cent lower.

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Article by the Communities and Local Government.
Data sourced from the CML/BankSearch Regulated Mortgage Survey.