UK’s top property hotspots for 2025: Two West Midlands locations claim top spots
Two West Midlands locations are among the top property hotspots for 2025, with significant house price increases.
Lloyds data revealed today (30 December) highlighted how house prices in the West Midlands have proved lucrative for property owners.
West Midlands house prices are among the top ten property hotspots as revealed by Lloyds Banking Group.
The data showed two of these hotpots were Stafford in second place and Rugby in eight place.
Overall, it was Plymouth that claimed the top spot, as the city saw the steepest rise in the value of homes during the last year, up +12.6%, according to the latest analysis from Lloyds, based on its own mortgage data.
Here are the top ten property towns in 2025:
1. Plymouth (South West)
Average home values rose from £247,579 in 2024 to £278,808 in 2025 - an increase of £31,229 (12.6%).
2. Stafford (West Midlands)
Prices rose by £34,516, moving from £286,732 to £321,248, representing 12.0% growth.
3. Wigan (North West)
Average home values increased by £23,740 to £249,562.
4. Wakefield (Yorkshire and the Humber)
Prices grew by £22,887, taking the average home value to £286,268 - an 8.7% increase.
5. Mansfield (East Midlands)
Prices rose from £223,807 to £243,251, adding £19,444 to the average property price- an 8.7% increase.
6. Woking (South East)
Average home values rose by £42,046, equating to 8.1% growth.
7. Liverpool (North West)
Average home values increasing by £17,686 to £254,550, a 7.5% rise.
8. Rugby (West Midlands)
Growth off £25,450, average prices rose up to £374,653 - a 7.3% increase.
9. Falkirk (Scotland)
Experienced 7.1% growth, with average values rising by £15,794 to reach £238,512.
10. Hull (Yorkshire and the Humber)
Prices increased by £12,206, bringing the average home value to £199,348, a 6.5% rise.
Amanda Bryden, Head of Mortgages at Lloyds, said “Our customers’ dream homes are found in pockets around the UK and we’ve supported thousands of people to take their next home buying step this year. While house prices play a role, choosing where to live is also about finding a place that feels right – a community you connect with, a commute that works for you, and a lifestyle that fits you.”