Tue, 24 Feb 2026

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 House prices in Wales rise faster than UK average - see how your area compares

Some areas have seen average house prices increase by 7% in the past year, according to ONS data.

* House prices in Wales rose by 5% in the year to December 2025, more than double the UK-wide rise of 2.4%.
* The average house price for Wales was £215,000 in December 2025.
* Blaenau Gwent and Anglesey saw some of the strongest annual increases with house prices rising by 7% and 7.2% respectively.
* Ceredigion and Merthyr Tydfil were among the areas where average house prices fell slightly by 4.1% and 4.4% respectively.
* Experts say more affordable areas are continuing to attract buyers, despite higher mortgages and economic uncertainty weighing on demand elsewhere.
* First-time buyers in Wales face challenges in affording monthly mortgage repayments, with some struggling to make ends meet after paying for a deposit.
* Analysts predict that house prices in Wales will continue to rise due to the region's relative affordability and a gradually improving economy.
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