Study highlights regional house price differences post-Brexit

June 30, 2026 by Brendan O'Neill

House Prices

The results of a new study looking at UK house price growth in the decade since the EU referendum reveal sharp differences by region.

This study is the work of the estate agent Yopa, and it shows clear regional divides. The average price of a house in the UK has gone up by 37.7% during this period, which is a financial rise of £73,974. However, the spread of this growth has not been an even one throughout the country, and the highest levels of price growth have not been in the expected regions.

It is not in London and the South East where prices have risen the most, but more northern parts of the UK. Northern Ireland is the area where prices have grown the most, by 69.8%. Meanwhile, in Wales, there has been 10-year house price growth of 53.2%.

Scotland was ranked third in terms of growth, with prices having risen by 42.2%. This was followed by the various northern regions of England.

Verona Frankish is the CEO of Yopa. Speaking to FT Adviser, she said the Brexit vote was a watershed moment for the country, but that house price growth was still primarily driven by regional factors.

She then went on to say:

“Many buyers have looked beyond London and the South East in search of greater affordability, more space and better value for money, helping drive stronger price growth across Northern Ireland, Wales, Scotland and large parts of northern and central England.”

This has led to greater demand for CeMAP training courses in those areas too.