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source: Nationwide Building Society
url: https://www.nationwide.co.uk/media/hpi/reports/house-price-growth-remained-resilient-in-april
document_type: html
date_retrieved: 2026-05-01
period: April 2026
parent_publication: House Price Index
indicators_covered: [Nationwide Housing Prices YoY, Nationwide Housing Prices MoM]
---

# House price growth remained resilient in April

## Key findings

- **Annual house price growth** picked up to **3.0%** in April, from 2.2% in March
- **Month-on-month** house prices increased by **0.4%** (seasonally adjusted)
- **House Price Index:** 554.8 (seasonally adjusted, January 2015 = 100)
- **Average house price:** £278,880 (not seasonally adjusted)

## Commentary

House price growth remained resilient in April, with annual growth rising to 3.0% from 2.2% in March. The monthly increase of 0.4% follows a 0.9% rise in March, indicating continued stability in the market despite ongoing affordability pressures.

The latest results suggest that the spring buying season is off to a steady start, with mortgage rates showing signs of stabilizing and improved affordability helping to support demand.