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Wales housing market trends and delivery
Overview
In the second quarter of 2026, the average house price in Wales rose to £258,000, marking a 0.6% increase from the previous quarter and a 4.0% annual increase. Mortgage activity among home movers and first-time buyers grew following a slow start to the year. Regional price growth was uneven: Anglesey saw the highest annual growth at 22.2%, while Ceredigion experienced a 9.3% decline.
Data regarding affordable housing delivery between April 2025 and March 2026 shows that 3,865 additional units were provided across Wales. This 6% increase represents the highest total recorded since 2007. Cardiff delivered the most units, accounting for 18% of the national total, while Bridgend recorded the lowest delivery rate.
Entities
Wales · Principality Building Society · Cardiff · Welsh Government · Bridgend County Borough Council
Timeline
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[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesWales affordable housing delivery data reveals regional disparities
Welsh Government data reveals 3,865 affordable homes were delivered in Wales from 2025 to 2026, a record high, though Bridgend recorded the lowest delivery rate.
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[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesWales average house prices rise to £258,000
Average house prices in Wales reached £258,000 in Q2 2026, a 4% annual increase driven by rising mortgage activity, though growth varied widely by local authority.
Sources
businessnewswales.com · nation.cymru