Rightmove has unveiled the 25 towns that experienced the largest surge in house prices in 2025.
Topping the list is Hawick in Roxburghshire, located in the Scottish Borders, where the average home asking price escalated by 18% to £148,633. Following closely is Durham, where average asking prices surged by 15% to £251,339, and Stannington in Sheffield with a 12% uptick in asking prices to £264,078.
The Rightmove 2025 growth list showcases predominantly lower-priced regions, determined based on house prices, demand, and supply dynamics. Across the top 50 areas, the average home asking price stands at £270,711, which is 26% lower than the national average of £368,031.
National average asking prices saw a marginal 0.6% decline at the close of 2025 compared to the previous year. Scotland leads the list with 12 representations in the top 50, followed by the North West and Yorkshire & The Humber with 8 each. Surprisingly, London, where the current average asking price is £679,782, did not make it to the top 50 for price growth last year.
According to Rightmove, affordability played a significant role in driving price growth in 2025. The continued preference for suburbs near city centers due to businesses requesting more in-office presence has kept these areas in demand. Additionally, proximity to universities and major NHS trusts has also been a notable trend in the market.
Colleen Babcock, a property expert at Rightmove, emphasized the trend of a larger buyer pool seeking homes within affordable price ranges. Consequently, locations with more homes priced below the average asking price experienced increased demand, contributing to house price growth in those areas.