Average House Price in City of Kingston upon Hull
As of December 2025, the average house price in City of Kingston upon Hull is £131,323. The average monthly rent is £670.
Pounds don't tell you the whole story. Bread Index adds context by showing the same homes in bread-adjusted terms, revealing true affordability.
We compare renting vs buying, impact of interest rates, and regional performance to help you slice through the housing market and gain an edge in your decisions.
Region hierarchy map
BetaHouse price performance map for City of Kingston upon Hull and its sub-regions. Shading indicates relative performance versus peers.
How City of Kingston upon Hull has moved recently
Over the last 12 months, City of Kingston upon Hull moved in line with broader market trends.
If you’re selling, it’s not just about prices going up. You’re looking for a stretch where they’ve climbed well, and maybe even picked up pace recently - the kind of run that makes buyers feel they need to act. Sometimes the sweet spot is after years of steady growth, just before things start to cool.
If you’re buying, you’re reading the same pattern differently. A recent dip after a strong few years can look like an opening - a solid area that’s taken a breather. Or you might be watching for signs the market has steadied after falling, hoping you’re close to the floor rather than the peak.
The longer view - has it really gone up?
Compared to 10 years ago, homes in City of Kingston upon Hull have genuinely risen in value - even after accounting for rising everyday costs.
Sometimes prices rise in pounds but stand still once you account for everyday costs. That gap changes how you think about "growth".
Key numbers at a glance
Is City of Kingston upon Hull leaning towards buyers or sellers?
Over the last 12 months: Price growth is modest. The market looks fairly balanced between buyers and sellers, with no strong pressure in either direction at the moment.
Recent growth is slower than City of Kingston upon Hull's long-term trend.
What's driving growth - and in which homes?
Terraced homes have grown fastest, around +1.4% more than the regional average over five years.
If you're buying, this hints at where demand is strongest. If you're selling, it shows where buyers are competing hardest.
5-year growth by property type
+1.4% versus City of Kingston upon Hull's 5-year average.
+0.2% versus City of Kingston upon Hull's 5-year average.
-2.9% versus City of Kingston upon Hull's 5-year average.
-9.7% versus City of Kingston upon Hull's 5-year average.
Buy or rent in City of Kingston upon Hull?
If you treat mortgage interest as the "rent" paid to the bank, you can compare owning and renting more directly.
Over the last 3 years, buying has been roughly £87 per month cheaper than renting.
With a 10% deposit example, you would be about £8,478 better off overall: £5,332 from price changes and £3,146 from rent-versus-interest differences.
How City of Kingston upon Hull compares nationally
The average price in City of Kingston upon Hull (£131,323) is below the UK average of £270,259.
Average rent in City of Kingston upon Hull (£670) is below the UK average of £1,367.
City of Kingston upon Hull has grown noticeably faster than the UK average over 5 years.
The long term view
In everyday terms, homes in City of Kingston upon Hull look broadly flat over two decades.
Average annual growth: -0.4%, compared to -0.2% nationally.
For long-term buyers, this is about wealth building. For first-time buyers, it helps separate one cycle from the wider trend.
Comparison table
| Horizon | In pounds | bread-adjusted | UK (£) | UK (bread) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +1.8% | -0.5% | +2.4% | +0.1% |
| 5 years | +21.6% | -11.7% | +18.3% | -14.1% |
| 10 years | +48.3% | +5.6% | +43.2% | +2.0% |
| 20 years | +74.8% | -8.4% | +83.1% | -4.1% |
Where next?
Methodology
- House prices: UK House Price Index via regional performance.
- Rents: ONS private-rent metrics via `rentalPriceAll` performance.
- Buy vs rent estimate: monthly mortgage interest proxy using 2-year fixed mortgage-rate series and 10% deposit.
FAQs
What is the average house price in City of Kingston upon Hull?
As of December 2025, the average is £131,323.
How does City of Kingston upon Hull compare with the UK?
City of Kingston upon Hull has grown noticeably faster than the UK average over 5 years.
Is buying currently cheaper than renting in City of Kingston upon Hull?
Over the last 3 years, buying has been roughly £87 per month cheaper than renting.
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