Rightmove has unveiled the top 25 towns that experienced the largest surge in house prices in 2025.
Topping the list is Hawick in Roxburghshire, Scottish Borders, where the average home asking price rose by 18% to £148,633. Following closely is Durham, with a 15% increase to £251,339, and Stannington in Sheffield, with a 12% rise to £264,078.
The latest data from Rightmove’s 2025 growth report highlights a prevalence of lower-priced areas among the top performers, taking into account factors such as house prices, demand, and supply.
Across the top 50 areas, the average asking price stands at £270,711, which is approximately 26% lower than the national average of £368,031.
In contrast, the national average asking prices by the end of 2025 dipped by 0.6% compared to the previous year. Scotland dominates the list with 12 locations, followed by the North West and Yorkshire & The Humber with 8 entries each. Notably, London, where the average asking price is £679,782, did not make it to the top 50 for price growth last year.
Rightmove attributes affordability as a significant factor driving price increases in 2025. The continued appeal of suburbs close to city centers, coupled with proximity to universities and major NHS trusts, has contributed to the growth in property prices.
Colleen Babcock, a property expert at Rightmove, emphasized the increased demand for homes within more accessible price ranges, leading to higher house price growth in certain areas.