The Intermediary – January 2026 - Flipbook - Page 80
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HULL
Each month, The Intermediary takes a close-up
look at the housing market in a specific region and
speaks to the experts supporting the area to find out
what makes their territory unique
D
efined by its industrial
heritage and maritime
links, Hull is
carving out a quieter
but increasingly
compelling position
in the northern property landscape.
As regeneration along the waterfront
continues and new employment hubs
take shape, the city offers a blend of
affordability and opportunity that
is drawing the aention of buyers,
brokers, and investors alike.
While Hull may not command
the national spotlight as loudly as
some of its regional neighbours, its
housing market is evolving with a
steady confidence, as it is shaped by
shiing buyer priorities and a growing
appeal among first-time purchasers
seeking long-term value. This month,
The Intermediary explores the forces
reshaping Hull’s residential market
and the trends that brokers should be
watching closely for the remainder of
2025 and beyond.
Market snapshot
Hull’s property market has held
remarkably steady over the past year,
with average prices in the postcode
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area now siing at £195,000. This
marks a marginal annual decline of
just £401, effectively leaving values
unchanged. The median price rests at
a lower £167,000, reflecting the city’s
broad affordability compared with
many other UK regions.
Sales activity has soened in the
past year, with transaction volumes
falling by 17.1% to around 5,700
sales – an annual drop of around
1,300. Demand remains focused in
the lower-to-mid price brackets,
particularly the £100,000 to £150,000
band, which accounted for 25.4% of
all sales. This was followed by the
New infrastructure
and residential projects
continue to reshape the
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housing landscape. The
average at £471,000”
£150,000 to £200,000 range at 22.1%.
Hull’s affordability spectrum is broad,
with the most accessible area, HU3
3, averaging at just £76,000, while
the priciest neighbourhood, HU20 3,
commands an average property price
£357,000.
By property type, detached homes
now boast an average of £328,000,
followed by semi-detached at
£200,000, terraced properties at
£138,000, and flats at £114,000.
Growing momentum
Hull’s residential market is showing
signs of quiet but meaningful
momentum, with brokers reporting a
steady uptick in activity even as buyer
