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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Albert Toth

Mapped: Cheapest places to buy a house in the UK revealed

The average UK house price has risen above £300,000 for the first time, new data from Halifax has found, as the cheapest regions to buy in 2026 are revealed.

Prices jumped by one per cent in a year, the figures show – with some major regional differences – taking the average price to £300,077.

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