The most surprising thing in the latest UK house price snapshot? The market isn’t moving as one. Instead of a clean national upswing, Feb 2026 shows a clear split: one series is racing ahead at a 120.60 index level with 7.50% annual growth, while the rest are clustered much lower, between 101.50 and 106.60.
That gap is a big deal because it suggests the housing cycle is maturing unevenly. The next-highest reading is 106.60, and the other figures sit at 104.20, 102.70, and 101.50. Their annual growth rates are far more modest too: 2.30%, 2.50%, 1.20%, and 0.80%. In other words, some parts of the market have clearly recovered, but not with the same momentum or cumulative price lift.
What stands out most is the divergence in both current price levels and growth rates. This isn’t just month-to-month noise — it’s a reminder that local housing trends can turn at different speeds, even inside the same broader cycle. For buyers, sellers, and anyone tracking affordability, the headline is simple: “the UK market” is really several markets moving at once.
Read the full analysis with interactive charts and district-level data on Realty Pulse
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