Rightmove has disclosed the 25 towns that experienced the largest surge in property prices in 2025.
Topping the list is Hawick in Roxburghshire in the Scottish Borders, where the average home asking price increased by 18% to £148,633. Following closely is Durham in second place, with a 15% rise in average asking prices to £251,339, and Stannington in Sheffield in third place, witnessing a 12% increase to £264,078.
The top 50 areas on Rightmove’s 2025 growth list mostly consist of regions with lower price points, reflecting a trend based on house prices, demand, and supply dynamics.
The average asking price for a home among the top 50 locations stands at £270,711, which is 26% lower than the national average of £368,031.
By the end of 2025, national average asking prices saw a 0.6% decrease compared to the previous year. Scotland leads the way in the top 50 list with 12 locations, followed by the North West and Yorkshire & The Humber with 8 each.
London, where the current average asking price is £679,782, did not make it into the top 50 for price growth last year.
Rightmove attributes the price growth to affordability, with suburbs close to city centers remaining popular due to businesses requiring more in-office presence. Additionally, proximity to universities and major NHS trusts plays a role in location desirability.
Colleen Babcock, a property expert at Rightmove, noted that areas with a higher number of homes priced below the average see increased demand, leading to growth in house prices.