Special Report
London sees biggest house price premium as households still attach significant value to transport links despite the pandemic
- £46,800 premium in London for property 500m from nearest station, compared with a similar property 1,500m (1.5km) away
- Slight increase in London premium to 9.7% from 8.6% in 2019/20
- £11,400 in Glasgow and £11,000 premium in Greater Manchester on comparable basis
- Glasgow sees biggest increase in premium (7.2% up from 3.5% in 2019/20)
- Manchester premium falls to 6.1% (from 9.0% in 2019/20)
Local affordability special report: where are the most & least affordable areas in each region?
Nationwide's recent Affordability Report identified there had been a significant widening in the gap between the least affordable and most affordable regions. However, there is also considerable variation within regions and this report explores this further.
Affordability special report: raising a deposit rather than mortgage payments the major barrier for first time buyers
- High house prices relative to average earnings continue to make raising a deposit a significant barrier for first time buyers (FTBs)
- 20% deposit equivalent to 104% average income
- But low mortgage rates mean the cost of servicing a mortgage as a share of take-home pay is close to the historic average
- Significant variation by region and occupation
- North & Scotland remain most affordable regions
National Parks produce 20% price premium
- 20% premium for a property situated within a National Park
- 6% premium for a property within 5km of a National Park
2010s weakest decade for house price growth since 1990s but affordability metrics present a mixed picture
- House prices up 33% in 10s vs 180% in 80s
- London top performer in 2010s with house prices rising twice as fast as UK average
- Low interest rates have helped support affordability through the decade
- High house price to earnings ratio make deposit a major barrier for first time buyers