August 2026 property data
The North
keeps
moving.
Northern house prices keep rising.
That's why we focus here.
The North East and North West are recording annual growth, even as the UK average edges lower.
Explore the regional pictureNorthern England
Annual house price growth
Northern England.
Meanwhile, across the UK−0.4%annual house price change
Source: Lloyds House Price Index, August 2026.
Regional annual figures use a three-month data window.
The short read
For investors looking beyond the national headlines, the latest figures make a clear case for paying closer attention to northern England.
At Find UK Property, our focus is northern England. These figures reinforce the thinking behind that focus: purchase price, the income a property can generate and its long-term prospects deserve close attention when choosing where to invest.
01 The regional picture
Growth in the North.
A softer picture in the South.
According to the August 2026 Lloyds House Price Index, prices rose by 2.7% annually in the North East and 2.0% in the North West. Across the UK, prices fell by 0.4% over the year and 0.2% over the month. Several southern regions also recorded annual declines. Read the Lloyds report.
| Region | Annual price change | Average property price |
|---|---|---|
| North East | +2.7% | £184,370 |
| North West | +2.0% | £248,675 |
| South East | −1.6% | £381,729 |
| Greater London | −1.5% | £534,177 |
| South West | −1.2% | £298,807 |
Source: Lloyds House Price Index, August 2026, page 2. Regional percentages show annual growth, using the most recent three months of approved mortgage transaction data. They are not monthly changes.
The difference matters because a national average can conceal very different local markets. A headline about falling UK house prices does not describe every region, town or property. In this release, the two northern regions are combining lower average purchase prices than the southern markets shown above with positive annual growth.
02 Why price matters
A lower purchase price can give investors more flexibility
For a buyer, a lower purchase price can mean less capital tied up in one property. Depending on their budget and the properties available, it may also leave more room for reserves or allow them to consider spreading their investment across more than one home. That flexibility is one reason the northern market deserves serious consideration.
Purchase price also matters when assessing rental income. Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price. For the same rent, a lower purchase price produces a higher gross yield. The next step is to examine the actual property's rent, running costs, maintenance requirements and likely periods without a tenant. Those details determine how the investment works in practice.
The Lloyds figures measure house prices, so they do not establish rental yields or tenant demand. Their value here is in showing the regional price picture. For an investor, that is a starting point for assessing a property alongside its income potential.
03 Our northern focus
Why northern England is central to our approach
This is why our northern focus is about more than following the latest month's strongest performer. An investment needs to make sense at the point of purchase and throughout ownership. Positive regional growth is encouraging, but the right home, at the right price, with realistic income expectations remains the foundation of a sound decision.
For Find UK Property clients, the message is straightforward: look closely at where your money is going and what the individual property can deliver. Northern England remains central to our approach, and the latest figures give buyers another reason to explore the markets where we operate. Future growth will vary, so property selection still matters.
See the northern locations we operate in and the house types available.