The August 2025 Halifax House Price Index was released earlier today – how is the market currently faring?
The Halifax House Price Index (HPI) for August 2025 was published today – we’ve put together an overview of what it covers.
The latest data shows that UK house prices have increased by +0.3% in August, following a +0.4% rise in July. The average house price now sits at £299,331 – a new record high.
According to the index, year-on-year prices are +2.2%, another month of decline after July’s +2.5%. England is showing a clear North/South divide, with North East recording the fastest pace of growth. Yet, Northern Ireland continues to record the strongest property price growth of any nation or region in the UK, with a +8.1% increase over the past year, and an average home now costing £217,082. However, this is a slight decline from last months +9.3%. increase.
Amanda Bryden, Head of Mortgages, Halifax noted that “While the wider economic picture remains uncertain, the housing market has shown over recent years that it can take these challenges in its stride. Supported by improving affordability and resilient demand, we expect to see a slow but steady climb in property prices through the rest of this year.”
The next Halifax House Price Index is scheduled for release on Tuesday 7th October 2025.