Rightmove recently disclosed the 25 towns that experienced significant increases in house prices in 2025. Leading the list was Hawick in Roxburghshire in the Scottish Borders, where the average home asking price surged by 18% to £148,633. Durham followed closely in second place, with average asking prices climbing by 15% to £251,339, and Stannington in Sheffield saw a 12% rise to £264,078.
The 2025 growth list by Rightmove showcased many lower-priced regions, with the average home asking price across the top 50 areas standing at £270,711. This figure is 26% lower than the national average of £368,031. Notably, national average asking prices at the close of 2025 dipped by 0.6% compared to the previous year.
Scotland dominated the top 50 list with 12 locations, followed by the North West and Yorkshire & The Humber with 8 each. Surprisingly, London, with an average asking price of £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 demand for housing in suburbs close to city centers due to businesses requiring employees to be on-site more frequently was a key factor. Additionally, a trend was observed where locations near universities or major NHS trusts experienced increased interest from buyers.
Colleen Babcock, a property expert at Rightmove, highlighted the appeal of locations with homes priced below the average, attracting a larger pool of buyers and fueling house price growth in those areas.