Rightmove has unveiled the 25 towns that experienced the highest surge in property prices in 2025.
Topping the list was Hawick in Roxburghshire, located in the Scottish Borders, where the average home asking price rose by 18% to £148,633. Following closely was Durham in second place, with average asking prices increasing by 15% to £251,339, and Stannington in Sheffield securing the third spot with a 12% hike to £264,078.
The 2025 growth list by Rightmove showcased a prevalence of lower-priced regions, determined by a combination of house prices, demand, and supply.
Across the top 50 areas, the average asking price for a home stood at £270,711, significantly lower by 26% or nearly £100,000 compared to the national average of £368,031.
National average asking prices at the close of 2025 showed a 0.6% decrease from the previous year. Scotland led the representation in the top 50 list with 12 locations, trailed by the North West and Yorkshire & The Humber with 8 each. Surprisingly, London, with an average asking price of £679,782, did not feature in the top 50 for price growth.
According to Rightmove, affordability played a pivotal role in driving price growth in the past year. The trend of suburbs close to city centers gaining popularity due to increased office attendance and proximity to universities or major NHS trusts was noted.
Colleen Babcock, a property expert at Rightmove, commented on the phenomenon, stating that a larger pool of buyers seeking more affordable options drives demand in areas with homes below the average asking price, thus fueling house price growth in those regions.