UK Residential Real Estate Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

The Report Covers UK Residential Real Estate Market Overview and Trends. The Market is Segmented by Type (Apartments and Condominiums and Landed Houses and Villas) and by Key Regions (England, Wales, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Other Regions).

UK Residential Real Estate Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

UK Residential Real Estate Market Size

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Residential Real Estate Market in United Kingdom Summary
Study Period 2020 - 2030
Base Year For Estimation 2024
Forecast Data Period 2025 - 2030
Market Size (2025) USD 380.99 Billion
Market Size (2030) USD 503.86 Billion
CAGR (2025 - 2030) 5.75 %
Market Concentration Low

Major Players

Residential Real Estate Market in United Kingdom Major Players

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

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UK Residential Real Estate Market Analysis

The UK Residential Real Estate Market size is estimated at USD 380.99 billion in 2025, and is expected to reach USD 503.86 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 5.75% during the forecast period (2025-2030).

  • Since the coronavirus outbreak, demand on the residential property market has been strong, which has in turn affected house prices around bigger cities. The limited availability means competition among home buyers has been higher and the prices have been rising at a faster pace. In November 2021, the average house price in London reached almost 520,000 British pounds and was almost three times as high as in North East. Most households in the UK own their homes and rely on a mortgage for home financing. Comparing homeownership rates in different European countries, it can be seen that the UK ranks close to the Netherlands, Sweden, and Denmark, with 65.2 percent.
  • Since 2014, the quarterly number of housing completions in England has fluctuated between approximately 17,000 completed housing completions in the second quarter of 2020 and 53,000 housing completions. Both the dramatic fall and the consequent increase could be attributed to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic that unfolded in 2020. In the second quarter of 2022, there were 46,250 completions.
  • London had nearly 3,500 completed build to rent homes less than the rest of the UK combined in the second quarter of 2022. Build to rent refers to homes that are built specifically for renting rather than for sale. They differentiate from traditional rent homes with their focus on the provision of as services, i.e. professional on-site management, shared spaces, work zones, fitness centers. In the second quarter of 2022, there were roughly 44,500 build to rent homes in planning in London and 71,400 in the rest of the UK. In the past three years, the build to rent sector has been growing in the UK.
  • House prices vary widely in the United Kingdom (UK), but housing in certain cities and counties is substantially pricier than in others. Surrey, for example, concentrated seven of the most expensive towns to buy a home, including Virginia Water, Cobham, and Richmond. With an average house price of over one million British pounds as of January 2022, housing in these towns cost roughly four times the national average.

UK Residential Real Estate Industry Overview

The residential real estate market in the United Kingdom is fragmented due to the low market share concentration, with the industry being highly competitive. The United Kingdom Residential Real Estate market is experiencing a shortage of houses, which has led to higher demand and a positive impact on the big housebuilders in the United Kingdom. Several have reported a rise in sales due to the healthy demand for new homes. Key players in the UK housebuilding are Miler Homes, Crest Nicholson PLC, Barratt Developments, London and Quadrant Housing Trust, Bellway PLC, Kier Group PLC, and Berkeley Group.

UK Residential Real Estate Market Leaders

  1. Bellway Plc

  2. Galliard Homes Limited

  3. Native Land Limited

  4. Crest Nicholson Plc

  5. Berkeley Group

  6. *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
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UK Residential Real Estate Market News

  • May 2023: A UAE-based investment manager, Rasmala Investment Bank, has launched a USD 2bn ( €1.8bn) UK multifamily strategy for a five-year period to build a USD 2bn portfolio of UK residential properties. The strategy is focused on the UK market for multifamily properties through a Shariah-compliant investment vehicle, initially targeting the serviced apartment (SAP) and BTR (build-to-rent) subsectors within and around London. Seeded by Rasmala Group, the strategy is backed by an active investment pipeline for the next 12 – 18 months.
  • November 2022: ValuStrat, a Middle East consulting company, increased its foothold in the UK by acquiring an interest in Capital Value Surveyors, a real estate advisory services company with offices in London. The UK continues to be one of the most established real estate markets worldwide and attracts foreign investors regularly. They are excited to expand their presence there to better serve all of their clients, both in the UK and the Middle East.

UK Residential Real Estate Market Report - Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1 Study Assumptions
  • 1.2 Scope of the Study

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4. MARKET INSIGHTS

  • 4.1 Current Economic Scenario and Consumer Sentiment
  • 4.2 Residential Real Estate Buying Trends - Socioeconomic and Demographic Insights
  • 4.3 Government Initiatives, Regulatory Aspects for the Residential Real Estate Sector
  • 4.4 Insights on Size of Real Estate Lending and Loan to Value Trends
  • 4.5 Insights on Interest Rate Regime for General Economy, and Real Estate Lending
  • 4.6 Insights on Rental Yields in the Residential Real Estate Segment
  • 4.7 Insights on Capital Market Penetration and REIT Presence in Residential Real Estate
  • 4.8 Insights on Affordable Housing Support Provided by Government and Public-private Partnerships
  • 4.9 Insights on Real Estate Tech and Startups Active in the Real Estate Segment (Broking, Social Media, Facility Management, Property Management)
  • 4.10 Impact of Covid-19 Impact on the Market

5. MARKET DYNAMICS

  • 5.1 Drivers
    • 5.1.1 Demand for New Dwellings Units
    • 5.1.2 Government Initiatives are driving the market
  • 5.2 Restraints
    • 5.2.1 Supply Chain Disruptions
    • 5.2.2 Lack of Skilled Labour
  • 5.3 Opportunities
    • 5.3.1 Technological Innovations
  • 5.4 Industry Attractiveness - Porter Five Forces Analysis
    • 5.4.1 Threat of New Entrants
    • 5.4.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers/Consumers
    • 5.4.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • 5.4.4 Threat of Substitute Products
    • 5.4.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry

6. MARKET SEGMENTATION

  • 6.1 By Type
    • 6.1.1 Apartments and Condominiums
    • 6.1.2 Landed Houses and Villas
  • 6.2 By Key Regions
    • 6.2.1 England
    • 6.2.2 Wales
    • 6.2.3 Northern Ireland
    • 6.2.4 Scotland
    • 6.2.5 Other Regions

7. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 7.1 Market Concentration
  • 7.2 Company Profiles
    • 7.2.1 Bellway PLC
    • 7.2.2 Galliard Homes Limited
    • 7.2.3 Native Land Limited
    • 7.2.4 Crest Nicholson PLC
    • 7.2.5 Berkeley Group
    • 7.2.6 Countryside Properties PLC
    • 7.2.7 Barratt Developments PLC
    • 7.2.8 Miler homes
    • 7.2.9 London and Quadrant Housing Trust*
  • *List Not Exhaustive
  • 7.3 Other Companies (Foxtons Ltd, Redrow, Places for People, Mears, Kier Group, Countrywide PLC)

8. FUTURE OF THE MARKET

9. APPENDIX

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UK Residential Real Estate Industry Segmentation

Residential real estate is broadly defined as real property (land and any buildings on it) used for residential purposes the most common example being single-family homes.

The report provides key insights into the United Kingdom's residential real estate market. It focuses on market dynamics, technological trends, and government initiatives in the residential real estate sector. Also, the report sheds light on the key trends in the market, like factors driving the market, the impact of COVID-19, restraints on the market's growth, and opportunities going forward. The competitive landscape of the residential real estate market in the United Kingdom is depicted through the profiles of active key players.

The Residential Real Estate Market in the United Kingdom is segmented by Type (Apartments and Condominiums and Landed Houses and Villas) and By Key Regions (England, Wales, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Other Regions). The report offers market size and forecasts for the United Kingdom Residential Real Estate market in value (USD billion) for all the above segments.

By Type Apartments and Condominiums
Landed Houses and Villas
By Key Regions England
Wales
Northern Ireland
Scotland
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UK Residential Real Estate Market Research Faqs

How big is the UK Residential Real Estate Market?

The UK Residential Real Estate Market size is expected to reach USD 380.99 billion in 2025 and grow at a CAGR of 5.75% to reach USD 503.86 billion by 2030.

What is the current UK Residential Real Estate Market size?

In 2025, the UK Residential Real Estate Market size is expected to reach USD 380.99 billion.

Who are the key players in UK Residential Real Estate Market?

Bellway Plc, Galliard Homes Limited, Native Land Limited, Crest Nicholson Plc and Berkeley Group are the major companies operating in the UK Residential Real Estate Market.

What years does this UK Residential Real Estate Market cover, and what was the market size in 2024?

In 2024, the UK Residential Real Estate Market size was estimated at USD 359.08 billion. The report covers the UK Residential Real Estate Market historical market size for years: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the UK Residential Real Estate Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

UK Residential Real Estate Industry Report

The UK residential real estate market is showing significant growth and promising trends. The market outlook indicates a positive trajectory with substantial growth forecasted for the coming years. This market analysis provides an in-depth view of the market segmentation, focusing on apartments, condominiums, landed houses, and villas across key regions such as England, Wales, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and other regions.

Industry analysis reveals that the market leaders are driving the market growth through strategic initiatives and innovations. The market forecast highlights the potential for increased market value, supported by detailed market data and industry statistics. The industry outlook remains optimistic, with industry trends pointing towards sustained growth and development.

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