# Wales housing market trends and delivery

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/wales-housing-market-trends-and-delivery
> Updated: 2026-11-06T17:57:31.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

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.

## Timeline

### 2026-11-06: Wales 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.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/wales-affordable-housing-delivery-data-reveals-regional-disparities

### 2026-10-19: Wales 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.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/wales-average-house-prices-rise-to-258000

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