Key information about House Prices Growth

• Ireland house prices grew 8.7% YoY in Dec 2024, following an increase of 9.6% YoY in the previous month.
• YoY growth data is updated monthly, available from Jan 2006 to Dec 2024, with an average growth rate of 5.3%.
• House price data reached an all-time high of 20.4% in Oct 2014 and a record low of -21.7% in Aug 2009.

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 Price Index YoY in Ireland increased to 7.90 percent in May from 7.60 percent in April of 2025. This dataset includes a chart with historical data for Ireland Residential Property Prices YoY.

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.

Housing Index in Ireland increased to 194.30 points in May from 193 points in April 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.

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.

The house price index (HPI) shows changes in the value of residential properties in England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. With the HPI set at a base of 100 in January 2023, a value of over 100 would mark an increase in the average dwelling price. A value of under 100 points, on the other hand, would indicate that the average price has dropped. In April 2025, the index measured 101.7 index points, showing an increase of 1.7 percent since January 2023. UK house prices grew rapidly during the COVID-19 pandemic House prices in the UK grew steadily between 2015 and 2020, fueled by stable economic growth and low borrowing costs. In the following two years, a combination of factors exacerbated this trend. These factors included a stamp duty holiday, low interest rates, a shortage of new homes supplied, and a high housing demand. As a result, house price growth soared, hitting a record 13.6 percent in July 2022. This trend in the index, and therefore the value of UK residential properties, has also been observed by the Halifax house price index. What is the average house price in the UK? Average house prices are affected by several factors. Economic growth, unemployment, interest rates and mortgage availability can all drive them up or down. A shortage of supply means that the need for housing and the competitive market created will push house prices up. An excess of housing, on the other hand, means prices fall to stimulate buyers.

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.

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.

Graph and download economic data for Consumer Price Index: Services Less Housing for Ireland (IRLCPISXHMINMEI) from Nov 1982 to May 2018 about Ireland, services, CPI, housing, price index, indexes, and price.

Graph and download economic data for Consumer Price Index: OECD Groups: Housing: Total for Ireland (IRLCPGRHO01GPM) from Feb 1960 to Nov 2023 about Ireland, CPI, price index, indexes, and price.

Ireland Residential Property Price Index: Houses data was reported at 110.600 Jan2005=100 in Sep 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 109.700 Jan2005=100 for Aug 2018. Ireland Residential Property Price Index: Houses data is updated monthly, averaging 93.200 Jan2005=100 from Jan 2005 (Median) to Sep 2018, with 165 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 132.500 Jan2005=100 in Apr 2007 and a record low of 60.900 Jan2005=100 in Mar 2013. Ireland Residential Property Price Index: Houses data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Central Statistics Office of Ireland. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Ireland – Table IE.EB002: CSO Residential Property Price Index: Comprehensive.

Graph and download economic data for Consumer Price Indices (CPIs, HICPs), COICOP 1999: Consumer Price Index: Actual Rentals for Housing for Ireland (IRLCPHP0401GYM) from Jan 1997 to Mar 2025 about Ireland, water, fuels, electricity, rent, and gas.

During the second quarter of 2024, Wicklow was the priciest county for purchasing residential real estate in Ireland. The average list price of a house in Wicklow was more nearly ******* euros. Notably, Dublin's city center and Kildare also joined the ranks of expensive housing areas, with average listing prices surpassing ******* euros and ******* euros, respectively. In contrast, Leitrim emerged as the most affordable place to buy residential real estate, with an average list price exceeding ******* euros. House prices in many counties exhibited an annual increase, with Tipperary reporting the highest, by ** percent.

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.

Graph and download economic data for Consumer Price Index: OECD Groups: Services less housing: Total for Ireland (IRLCPGRLH01GPM) from Feb 1983 to Mar 2022 about Ireland, services, CPI, price index, indexes, and price.

Ireland Residential Property Price Index: Outside Dublin: Houses data was reported at 97.700 Jan2005=100 in May 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 96.800 Jan2005=100 for Apr 2018. Ireland Residential Property Price Index: Outside Dublin: Houses data is updated monthly, averaging 86.700 Jan2005=100 from Jan 2005 (Median) to May 2018, with 161 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 130.000 Jan2005=100 in May 2007 and a record low of 57.300 Jan2005=100 in May 2013. Ireland Residential Property Price Index: Outside Dublin: Houses data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Central Statistics Office of Ireland. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Ireland – Table IE.EB002: CSO Residential Property Price Index: Comprehensive.

These National Statistics provide monthly estimates of the number of residential and non-residential property transactions in the UK and its constituent countries. National Statistics are accredited official statistics.

England and Northern Ireland statistics are based on information submitted to the HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) database by taxpayers on SDLT returns.

Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (LBTT) replaced SDLT in Scotland from 1 April 2015 and this data is provided to HMRC by https://www.revenue.scot/" class="govuk-link">Revenue Scotland to continue the time series.

Land Transaction Tax (LTT) replaced SDLT in Wales from 1 April 2018. To continue the time series, the https://gov.wales/welsh-revenue-authority" class="govuk-link">Welsh Revenue Authority (WRA) have provided HMRC with a monthly data feed of LTT transactions since July 2021.

LTT figures for the latest month are estimated using a grossing factor based on data for the most recent and complete financial year. Until June 2021, LTT transactions for the latest month were estimated by HMRC based upon year on year growth in line with other UK nations.

LTT transactions up to the penultimate month are aligned with LTT statistics.

Go to Stamp Duty Land Tax guidance for the latest rates and information.

Go to Stamp Duty Land Tax rates from 1 December 2003 to 22 September 2022 and Stamp Duty: rates on land transfers before December 2003 for historic rates.

The latest release was published 09:30 31 July 2025 and was updated with provisional data from completed transactions during June 2025.

The next release will be published 09:30 29 August 2025 and will be updated with provisional data from completed transactions during July 2025.

https://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20240320184933/https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/monthly-property-transactions-completed-in-the-uk-with-value-40000-or-above" class="govuk-link">Archive versions of the Monthly property transactions completed in the UK with value of £40,000 or above are available via the UK Government Web Archive, from the National Archives.

Ireland IE: CSO: Residential Property Price Index: Outside Dublin: Houses data was reported at 100.700 Jan2005=100 in May 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 99.700 Jan2005=100 for Apr 2018. Ireland IE: CSO: Residential Property Price Index: Outside Dublin: Houses data is updated monthly, averaging 92.100 Jan2005=100 from Jan 2005 (Median) to May 2018, with 161 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 129.700 Jan2005=100 in Sep 2007 and a record low of 67.500 Jan2005=100 in Mar 2013. Ireland IE: CSO: Residential Property Price Index: Outside Dublin: Houses data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Central Statistics Office of Ireland. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Ireland – Table IE.EB003: CSO Residential Property Price Index: Mortgage Based. Changed to new methodology Replacement series ID: 406093087

The average house price in the UK increased by 3.9 percent year-on-year in May 2025, according to the monthly house price index. The 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 index reached 103 index points, meaning that house prices have grown by over three percent since January 2023.The house price index is an important measure for the residential real estate market. It is used to show changes in the value of residential properties in England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. This upward trend in house price index, and therefore the value of residential properties, has also been observed by other measurers of house price index in the United Kingdom.