According to research by Zoopla, 95% of homes in the council area increased in value, adding £12,500 on to the value of the average property. Around 15.2 million homes in the UK registered an increase in value of 1% or more, averaging a £9,900 increase, Zoopla said. Meanwhile, around 9.1 million homes lost at least 1% of their value last year, with an average loss of £10,800. And 5.6 million homes maintained their value to within plus or minus 1%, according to Zoopla. “The choppier and complex market conditions in the south makes it critical for sellers to be realistic on pricing in 2026.”Zoopla automatically values UK homes every month.

Source: The Herald January 22, 2026 13:36 UTC