The UK areas where house prices have increased the most in the last decade

Sophie Wills
By Sophie Wills
Published 6th Oct 2022, 11:52 BST
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 One area saw its property prices rocket by a whopping 113.6%

New research has revealed the UK areas where house prices have increased - and dropped - the most in the past 10 years.

The study was carried out by CMC Markets, which analysed house price data from the Office for National Statistics for each local authority in the UK between 2012 and 2022.

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The figures revealed which areas saw the highest increase in house prices, therefore providing the highest return on investment.

Waltham Forest in London, which saw its property prices rocket by 113.6% within the last decade, took the spot.

Meanwhile, the City of Aberdeen has seen the worst return on investment in the UK for property, as it is the only area to see a decrease in house prices since 2012.

Areas where house prices increased the most in the UK

Waltham Forest

Where is it and why is it so popular? Waltham Forest is a borough in north-east London. It’s one of London’s greenest boroughs thanks to its forested areas, and boasts excellent transport links into central London via its own Tube and overground stations.

Average house price in 2012: £226,741.68

Average house price in 2022: £484,229.52

Percentage increase: 113.6%

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A view of the back of residential properties with the skyline of London’s financial district seen behind taken in Walthamstow in London.A view of the back of residential properties with the skyline of London’s financial district seen behind taken in Walthamstow in London.
A view of the back of residential properties with the skyline of London’s financial district seen behind taken in Walthamstow in London.

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