Mortgage statistics - 2025
UK Mortgage Statistics – 2025
Buying a home is one of the biggest financial commitments you'll ever make, and understanding mortgage trends can help you make informed decisions. This page explores key mortgage statistics in the UK for 2025, using insights from our partner, Podium, as well as from trusted third-party sources.
What is the average house price for a first time buyer?
The average property price for a first time buyer in 2024 was £311,034, according to Finder. This varies greatly around the country, with London recording an average price of an eye-watering £511,514 while in the North East first time buyers buy homes with an average price tag of just £180,834.
Region | Average property price |
|---|---|
London | £511,514 |
South East | £367,974 |
East of England | £346,523 |
South West | £291,362 |
West Midlands | £255,373 |
East Midlands | £249,130 |
North West | £230,161 |
Yorkshire and The Humber | £210,578 |
Souce: Finder
Sources and methodology
MoneySuperMarket enquiry data
Finder - First-time buyer statistics UK: 2025