House prices in parts of the UK have risen by more than five per cent over the last 12 months, according to Barclays Mortgages Postcode Ownership Index
An analysis of house prices in 15 cities across the UK has found that some areas have seen prices rise at double the national average of 2.6 per cent, with many of these in the North of England and Midlands. The Barclays Mortgages Postcode Ownership Index is based on data provided by Barclays Mortgages to Hometrack, a property analyst, using average house prices from Zoopla.
5. Burmantofts and Richmond Hill, Leeds - LS9
The LS9 postcode area in Leeds includes Burmantofts and Richmond Hill, where property prices have risen by an average of 3.8 per cent over the last 12 months. Photo: (Photo: Geograph, Stephen Craven)
6. Bestwood Village, Nottingham - NG6
The Bestwood Village area of Nottingham, in postcode area NG6, saw property prices increase by 3.5% over the last 12 months. Photo: (Photo: Geograph, David Hallam-Jones)
7. Purley, Croydon, London / CR8
Purley in South Croydon, in the postcode area CR8, saw the most significant rises in property prices over the last 12 months of any area of London, at 3.3 per cent. Photo: (Photo: Geograph, Dr Neil Clifton)
8. Gleadless Valley, Sheffield - S14
Parts of the Gleadless Valley area in Sheffield within the S14 postcode area saw prices rise by an average of 3.2% over the last 12 months Photo: (Photo: Shutterstock)