Market Update for Find UK Property Clients | July 2025
Source: Zoopla House Price Index, June 2025

The UK property market continues to display signs of resilience and evolving strength as we move through 2025. According to the latest data from the Zoopla House Price Index, the national housing landscape is characterised by stable price growth, increased supply, and high buyer engagement.

Yet, beneath these national figures lies a particularly compelling story: the continued outperformance of affordable markets in the North East and North West of England.

These are the very areas in which Find UK Property has operated for over a decade, sourcing and managing fully tenanted investment houses for UK and international clients. As larger and more expensive southern markets begin to cool, smaller, lower-priced locations in the North remain robust, supported by strong rental demand, price affordability, and sustained capital growth.

Let’s take a deeper look at the latest market data, what it means for buyers and investors, and why the North is more relevant than ever.

National Snapshot: Modest Growth, Improved Supply, Healthy Sales

As of May 2025, the average UK house price stood at £268,400, reflecting an annual increase of £3,690 or 1.4%. This growth may seem modest, but it represents a significant recovery compared to a 0.3% rise a year ago. Importantly, the market is not overheating; instead, we are seeing a balanced and sustainable recovery, a welcome change from the volatility of recent years.

Key indicators include:

• Sales agreed are up 6% year-on-year, the highest rate in four years.
• Buyer demand is up 7%, suggesting consistent interest from investors and homeowners alike.
• 14% more homes are on the market compared to last year, offering more choice to buyers.
• The average time to sell remains steady at 45 days, reflecting stable market confidence.

Regional Contrast: Affordable Markets Outperform Expensive Ones

The Zoopla report clearly shows that not all regions are created equal when it comes to house price performance. Markets with average house prices below £200,000 saw the highest growth, rising by 2.7% in the past year. Meanwhile, areas with properties above £500,000 recorded a -0.2% decline.

This trend directly benefits investors in the North East and North West, where many properties fall within the £70,000 to £130,000 price range. These areas have:

• Low entry costs
• Solid tenant demand
• Strong net rental yields (6–10%)
• Consistent capital appreciation

“The data confirms what we see on the ground: properties in Blackburn, Darwen, Accrington and County Durham are selling steadily, renting quickly, and increasing in value,” says Joshua Walters, Senior Consultant at Find UK Property.

“These areas are well below the national average price, but they are outperforming higher-value markets in both growth and demand.”

East Lancashire: A Quiet Investment Powerhouse in the North West

East Lancashire has long been known for its low house prices and high rental returns. What makes 2025 particularly interesting is the growing recognition of this region’s value-driven resilience.

Locations such as Burnley, Accrington, Blackburn, and the surrounding towns offers many properties under £100,000. These houses, often fully refurbished and tenanted, are ideal for hands-off investors seeking long-term returns.

Zoopla’s data backs this up:

• Terraced homes (common in East Lancashire) rose by 2.0% annually.
• Semi-detached homes increased by 2.5%, the highest among all property types.
• In areas like Blackburn (BB postcode), growth is exceeding 3.5%.

These growth figures are above the national average and reflect the underlying strength of local demand. And unlike southern markets, where prices are flat or falling, East Lancashire continues to attract buyers and renters alike.

North East: Stable, Affordable and In-Demand

The North East of England offers a similar story. From Hartlepool and Middlesbrough to County Durham and Sunderland, buyers are flocking to markets where the cost of entry is low but demand remains high.

Zoopla notes that the average time to sell in the North East is just 35 days – among the fastest in the UK. That speaks volumes about market liquidity and buyer confidence. Moreover, properties in the North East consistently provide:

• Yields of 7% or higher
• Reliable long-term tenants
• Affordable entry points below £100,000

These are precisely the markets where Find UK Property offers turnkey investment properties, fully managed for UK and overseas clients.

“Many investors come to us after struggling with maintenance or voids in more expensive areas. Once they see how smoothly our northern rentals perform, and how truly hands-free our solutions are compared with going it alone or through an agent – they rarely look elsewhere.”  Walters adds.