Rightmove has released a report on 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 soared by 18% to £148,633. Following closely is Durham, with asking prices escalating by 15% to £251,339, and Stannington in Sheffield with a 12% rise to £264,078.
The Rightmove 2025 growth list predominantly showcases lower-priced regions, determined by factors such as house prices, demand, and supply.
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 at the close of 2025 saw a slight decrease of 0.6% compared to the previous year.
Scotland leads the way as the most represented region in the top 50 list, with 12 locations, followed by the North West and Yorkshire & The Humber with 8 entries each. Notably, 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 pivotal role in driving price growth in 2025. The trend towards suburbs within easy reach of city centers remains strong due to businesses requiring more in-office presence from employees.
Additionally, locations near universities or major NHS trusts are gaining traction, as highlighted by Rightmove.
Colleen Babcock, a property expert at Rightmove, noted, “There is typically a larger pool of buyers seeking homes within more affordable price ranges. Consequently, areas with a higher number of homes priced below the average asking price tend to experience increased demand, fueling house price growth in those regions.”