Housing Index in Ireland increased to 201.20 points in September from 199.50 points in August of 2025. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - Ireland Residential Property Prices - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

House Price Index YoY in Ireland increased to 7.60 percent in September from 7.50 percent in August of 2025. This dataset includes a chart with historical data for Ireland Residential Property Prices YoY.

The average house price in Northern Ireland has increased since 2015, with minor fluctuations over time. The house price index is calculated using data on housing transactions and measures the development of house prices, with 2023 chosen as a base year when the index value was set to 100. In May 2025, the house price index reached 113.9, meaning that house prices have grown by nearly 14 percent since January 2023 and 9.5 percent since the same month a year ago. Among the different regions in the UK, the West and East Midlands experienced the strongest growth.

House prices in Ireland have been on an upward trend since 2013, with a brief period of decline in 2020 and 2023. In the fourth quarter of 2024, nominal prices rose by **** percent year-on-year. When adjusted for inflation, the increase was slightly slower, by **** percent. How expensive are homes in Ireland? The average list price of residential property in Ireland varied significantly between different counties. In the second quarter of 2024, Wicklow and Dublin were among the most expensive regions in the country, exceeding the national average of around ******* euros. Leitrim and Longford, on the other hand, offered the most affordable housing options, averaging below ******* euros. Has income kept up with the development of house prices? The house price-to-income ratio measures the development of housing affordability and is calculated by dividing the nominal house price by the nominal disposable income per head. Between 2015 and 2024, the house price-to-income ratio in Ireland grew by about ** index points, which means that house values increased in relation to earnings. This makes homeownership in Ireland more challenging due to the decreasing affordability of dwellings.

The average costs for residential real estate across Ireland increased steadily over the past decade. The National Price Index reached ***** index point in June 2024, meaning that house prices increased by about ***** percent since 2012 - the base year for the index. Between June 2023 and June 2024, the price index exhibited an overall increase, with a minor decline in December 2023. In line with this upward trend, the house prices increased across every county.

House price index in Ireland, June, 2025 The most recent value is 183.34 index points as of Q2 2025, an increase compared to the previous value of 181.05 index points. Historically, the average for Ireland from Q1 1990 to Q2 2025 is 94.36 index points. The minimum of 28.33 index points was recorded in Q2 1990, while the maximum of 183.34 index points was reached in Q2 2025. | TheGlobalEconomy.com

Prior to 1974 the data was based on surveys of existing house sales in Dublin carried out by the Valuation Office on behalf of the D. O. E. Since 1974 the data has been based on information supplied by all lending agencies on the average price of mortgage financed existing house transactions. Average house prices are derived from data supplied by the mortgage lending agencies on loans approved by them rather than loans paid. In comparing house prices figures from one period to another, account should be taken of the fact that changes in the mix of houses (incl apartments) will affect the average figures. Data for 1969/1970 is not available for Cork, Limerick, Galway, Waterford and Other areas The most current data is published on these sheets. Previously published data may be subject to revision. Any change from the originally published data will be highlighted by a comment on the cell in question. These comments will be maintained for at least a year after the date of the value change. National and Other Areas figure changed for 2015 on 27/6/15 as revised data received from Local Authorities Prices includes houses and apartments measured in € .hidden { display: none }

Portugal, Canada, and the United States were the countries with the highest house price to income ratio in 2024. In all three countries, the index exceeded 130 index points, while the average for all OECD countries stood at 116.2 index points. The index measures the development of housing affordability and is calculated by dividing nominal house price by nominal disposable income per head, with 2015 set as a base year when the index amounted to 100. An index value of 120, for example, would mean that house price growth has outpaced income growth by 20 percent since 2015. How have house prices worldwide changed since the COVID-19 pandemic? House prices started to rise gradually after the global financial crisis (2007–2008), but this trend accelerated with the pandemic. The countries with advanced economies, which usually have mature housing markets, experienced stronger growth than countries with emerging economies. Real house price growth (accounting for inflation) peaked in 2022 and has since lost some of the gain. Although, many countries experienced a decline in house prices, the global house price index shows that property prices in 2023 were still substantially higher than before COVID-19. Renting vs. buying In the past, house prices have grown faster than rents. However, the home affordability has been declining notably, with a direct impact on rental prices. As people struggle to buy a property of their own, they often turn to rental accommodation. This has resulted in a growing demand for rental apartments and soaring rental prices.

Summary of UK House Price Index (HPI) price statistics covering England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Full UK HPI data are available on GOV.UK.

Ireland: Housing and utilities price index, world average = 100: The latest value from 2021 is 279.49 index points, an increase from 222.32 index points in 2017. In comparison, the world average is 77.639 index points, based on data from 165 countries. Historically, the average for Ireland from 2017 to 2021 is 250.905 index points. The minimum value, 222.32 index points, was reached in 2017 while the maximum of 279.49 index points was recorded in 2021.

The average house price in Belfast has increased since 2015, with minor fluctuations over time. The house price index is calculated using data on housing transactions and measures the development of house prices, with January 2023 chosen as a base year when the index value was set to 100. In May 2025, the house price index reached 114.1, meaning that house prices have grown by 14.1 percent since 2023 and 10 percent since the same month in 2024. Among the different regions in the UK, the West and East Midlands experienced the strongest growth.

Real residential property prices Y-on-Y, percent change in Ireland, June, 2025 The most recent value is 5.76 percent as of Q2 2025, a decline compared to the previous value of 5.94 percent. Historically, the average for Ireland from Q1 1990 to Q2 2025 is 3.75 percent. The minimum of -21.77 percent was recorded in Q4 2011, while the maximum of 23.96 percent was reached in Q1 1998. | TheGlobalEconomy.com

Ireland - Median of the housing cost burden distribution: Cities was 11.10% in December of 2024, according to the EUROSTAT. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Ireland - Median of the housing cost burden distribution: Cities - last updated from the EUROSTAT on November of 2025. Historically, Ireland - Median of the housing cost burden distribution: Cities reached a record high of 13.50% in December of 2015 and a record low of 7.60% in December of 2013.

Ireland - Median of the housing cost burden distribution: Below 60% of median equivalised income was 18.60% in December of 2024, according to the EUROSTAT. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Ireland - Median of the housing cost burden distribution: Below 60% of median equivalised income - last updated from the EUROSTAT on November of 2025. Historically, Ireland - Median of the housing cost burden distribution: Below 60% of median equivalised income reached a record high of 24.50% in December of 2012 and a record low of 15.90% in December of 2021.

The house price index in London reached 99.1 index points in May 2025, which was an increase of 2.2 percent year on year. The house price index (HPI) is an easy way of illustrating trends in the house sales market and help simplify house purchase decisions. By using hedonic regression, the index models property price data for all dwellings and shows how much the price has changed since January 2023. Average house prices in Londnon boroughs Location plays a huge role in the price of a home. Kensington and Chelsea and City of Westminster are undoubtedly the most expensive boroughs in London, with an average house price that can exceed one million British pounds. In comparison, a house in Barking and Dagenham cost approximately one third. Nevertheless, the housing market is the busiest in the boroughs with average house prices. How have regional house prices in the UK developed? House prices in other UK regions have risen even more than in London. In Northern Ireland, the house price index reached nearly 120 index points in May 2025, ranking it among the regions with the highest property appreciation. The UK house price index stood at 103 index points, suggesting an increase of 51 percent since 2015.

Ireland - Median of the housing cost burden distribution: 65 years or over was 7.30% in December of 2024, according to the EUROSTAT. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Ireland - Median of the housing cost burden distribution: 65 years or over - last updated from the EUROSTAT on October of 2025. Historically, Ireland - Median of the housing cost burden distribution: 65 years or over reached a record high of 10.10% in December of 2017 and a record low of 6.40% in December of 2011.

Ireland - Median of the housing cost burden distribution: Females was 11.30% in December of 2024, according to the EUROSTAT. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Ireland - Median of the housing cost burden distribution: Females - last updated from the EUROSTAT on November of 2025. Historically, Ireland - Median of the housing cost burden distribution: Females reached a record high of 13.10% in December of 2014 and a record low of 8.80% in December of 2013.

Northern Ireland recorded the highest house price growth in the UK as of May 2025, at ***** index points. The house price index (HPI) is an easy way of illustrating trends in the house sales market. By using hedonic regression, the index models property price data for all dwellings and shows how much the price has changed since January 2023. An index value of ***** index points indicates a price increase of ***percent since 2023.

The index relates to costs ruling on the first day of each month. NATIONAL HOUSE CONSTRUCTION COST INDEX; Up until October 2006 it was known as the National House Building Index Oct 2000 data; The index since October, 2000, includes the first phase of an agreement following a review of rates of pay and grading structures for the Construction Industry and the first phase increase under the PPF. April, May and June 2001; Figures revised in July 2001due to 2% PPF Revised Terms. March 2002; The drop in the March 2002 figure is due to a decrease in the rate of PRSI from 12% to 10¾% with effect from 1 March 2002. The index from April 2002 excludes the one-off lump sum payment equal to 1% of basic pay on 1 April 2002 under the PPF. April, May, June 2003; Figures revised in August'03 due to the backdated increase of 3% from 1April 2003 under the National Partnership Agreement 'Sustaining Progress'. The increases in April and October 2006 index are due to Social Partnership Agreement "Towards 2016". March 2011; The drop in the March 2011 figure is due to a 7.5% decrease in labour costs. Methodology in producing the Index Prior to October 2006: The index relates solely to labour and material costs which should normally not exceed 65% of the total price of a house. It does not include items such as overheads, profit, interest charges, land development etc. The House Building Cost Index monitors labour costs in the construction industry and the cost of building materials. It does not include items such as overheads, profit, interest charges or land development. The labour costs include insurance cover and the building material costs include V.A.T. Coverage: The type of construction covered is a typical 3 bed-roomed, 2 level local authority house and the index is applied on a national basis. Data Collection: The labour costs are based on agreed labour rates, allowances etc. The building material prices are collected at the beginning of each month from the same suppliers for the same representative basket. Calculation: Labour and material costs for the construction of a typical 3 bed-roomed house are weighted together to produce the index. Post October 2006: The name change from the House Building Cost Index to the House Construction Cost Index was introduced in October 2006 when the method of assessing the materials sub-index was changed from pricing a basket of materials (representative of a typical 2 storey 3 bedroomed local authority house) to the CSO Table 3 Wholesale Price Index. The new Index does maintains continuity with the old HBCI. The most current data is published on these sheets. Previously published data may be subject to revision. Any change from the originally published data will be highlighted by a comment on the cell in question. These comments will be maintained for at least a year after the date of the value change. Oct 2008 data; Decrease due to a fall in the Oct Wholesale Price Index. .hidden { display: none }