Annual house price growth in the United Kingdom slowed to 0.9% year-on-year, down from 1.4% previously, according to the latest House Price Index data updated on 21 October 2026.
The indicator measures how prices have changed compared with the same month a year earlier, showing that while UK property values are still rising, the pace of growth is weakening. The previous reading reflected the change in prices compared with the same month a year earlier in the prior period, whereas the latest figure captures the year-on-year move for the newly reported month.
The moderation from 1.4% to 0.9% suggests a cooling in momentum in the UK housing market, which investors and policymakers will be watching closely for signs of shifting demand, affordability pressures, or changing financing conditions in the sector.
