The next Halifax House Price Index (HPI) is scheduled for release on Monday, 7, April, 2025 at 06:00 UTC.
The Halifax House Price Index (HPI) is a key barometer of UK house prices, based on Halifax mortgage transaction data, and has been calculated since January 1983.
What is Halifax HPI?
The Halifax House Price Index (HPI) is a key measure of UK house price trends, published monthly by Halifax, part of Lloyds Banking Group. It is based on Halifax’s mortgage transaction data, offering insights from a large sample of property sales.
The index has been calculated since January 1983, providing a long-term view of the UK housing market. Each release reports monthly, quarterly, and annual price changes, along with the current average house price.
The Halifax HPI is widely used by economists, analysts, policymakers, and the media to gauge housing market health and broader economic conditions. It helps track affordability, market activity, and price trends over time.
- Produced by: Halifax (part of Lloyds Banking Group)
- Data source: Halifax mortgage approvals only
- Lag: ~1 month
- Best for: Trends in mortgage-funded transactions
What is the Halifax House Price Index release schedule?
The Halifax House Price Index (HPI) is released monthly, typically at 07:00 UK time.
See below for the upcoming release dates for 2025:
- Monday, April 7, 2025: 07:00 BST (06:00 UTC)
- Thursday, May 8, 2025: 07:00 BST (06:00 UTC)
- Friday, June 6, 2025: 07:00 BST (06:00 UTC)
- Monday, July 7, 2025: 07:00 BST (06:00 UTC)
- Thursday, August 7, 2025: 07:00 BST (06:00 UTC)
- Friday, September 5, 2025: 07:00 BST (06:00 UTC)
These dates are confirmed by Halifax's Media Centre.
How often is the Halifax HPI updated?
The Halifax House Price Index (HPI) is updated monthly. Each update typically occurs in the first week of the month and reflects house price data from the previous month.
What is the annual growth rate of the Halifax house price index?
As of February 2025, the Halifax House Price Index (HPI) reports an annual house price growth rate of 2.9%, consistent with the rate observed in January. The average UK property price experienced a slight monthly decrease of 0.1%, bringing it to £298,602.
What does HPI mean in mortgage?
In the context of mortgages, HPI stands for House Price Index. It is a statistical measure that tracks changes in the average prices of residential properties over time.
- Lenders use HPI to track housing market trends. Rising or falling house prices can influence mortgage lending decisions and interest rates.
- HPI data also helps assess property values, affecting how much lenders are willing to offer.
- Changes in house prices impact Loan-to-Value (LTV) ratios, which determine mortgage terms and borrowing limits.
Read more about the Land Registry HPI here: When is the next House Price Index published?
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