UK Residential Real Estate Market Size, Share, Trends, and Forecast by Type, and Region, 2025-2033

UK Residential Real Estate Market Size, Share, Trends, and Forecast by Type, and Region, 2025-2033

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UK Residential Real Estate Market Overview:

The UK residential real estate market size reached USD 389.82 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 674.33 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 6.28% during 2025-2033. The rising urbanization, low mortgage rates, supportive government incentives, increased investment in rental properties, demographic shifts, and a growing preference for house ownership in the face of a recovering economy and lifestyle changes are some of the key factors influencing market growth.

Report Attribute
Key Statistics
Base Year
2024
Forecast Years
2025-2033
Historical Years
2019-2024
Market Size in 2024 USD 389.82 Billion
Market Forecast in 2033 USD 674.33 Billion
Market Growth Rate (2025-2033) 6.28%


UK Residential Real Estate Market Trends:

Rapid Urbanization

Urbanization is a fundamental driver of the demand of the residential real estate in the UK housing market. As more people migrate to urban areas seeking employment opportunities, education, and amenities, the demand for housing in cities continues to rise. For instance, according to industry reports, population of the UK was anticipated at 68.3 Million in mid-2023, which is an increase of 1.0% as compared to mid-2022. Additionally, urban areas such as London, Manchester, and Birmingham are experiencing high population growth, putting further pressure on the housing stock. This city migration not only pushes up house prices but also stimulates the construction of new residential schemes, ranging from high-rise residential blocks to mixed-use schemes. Therefore, local authorities and private developers are forced to invest in providing more affordable housing alternatives to serve the increasing number of people, creating even more market activity.

Shifts In Consumer Preferences

Changing consumer trends are also transforming the residential real estate market. The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly changed the way individuals perceive their homes, resulting in increased demand for spacious homes that support remote work and lifestyle shifts. Most buyers now focus on homes with home office space, outdoor spaces, and proximity to parks. There is also an increasing trend towards green living, with environmentally friendly homes becoming more popular. This movement has led developers to incorporate sustainable elements, including energy-saving devices and solar power, into new buildings. For instance, as per industry reports, eco-friendly homes typically commanded 10-15% higher prices than traditional homes, with premiums reaching 20% in cities like Brighton, Bristol, and Edinburgh, significantly influencing sustainable properties. Furthermore, as consumers become more environmentally conscious, properties that meet these criteria are increasingly favored, influencing overall market dynamics.

UK Residential Real Estate Market Segmentation:

IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the market, along with forecasts at the region level for 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on type.

Type Insights:

UK Residential Real Estate Market

  • Condominiums and Apartments
  • Villas and Landed Houses

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the type. This includes condominiums and apartments and villas and landed houses.

Regional Insights:

UK Residential Real Estate Market By Region

  • London
  • South East
  • North West
  • East of England
  • South West
  • Scotland
  • West Midlands
  • Yorkshire and The Humber
  • East Midlands
  • Others

The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include London, South East, North West, East of England, South West, Scotland, West Midlands, Yorkshire and The Humber, East Midlands, and others.

Competitive Landscape:

The market research report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape. Competitive analysis such as market structure, key player positioning, top winning strategies, competitive dashboard, and company evaluation quadrant has been covered in the report. Also, detailed profiles of all major companies have been provided.

UK Residential Real Estate Market News:

  • In September 2024, Barratt Developments, Homes England, and Lloyds Banking Group formed a joint venture, MADE Partnership, to develop large-scale residential-led developments across England. The partnership will focus on delivering thousands of new homes, including wide-ranging brownfield regeneration areas as well as fresh garden village-type communities. The project is supported by up to £150 million of total equity funding from partners.
  • In August 2024, Private equity giant Blackstone sold 3,000 UK homes to the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS), the largest private pension fund in the UK. The sale is one of the largest in the UK housing sector this year, following Blackstone's purchase of 1,750 rental homes from Vistry.

UK Residential Real Estate Market Report Coverage:

Report Features Details
Base Year of the Analysis 2024
Historical Period 2019-2024
Forecast Period 2025-2033
Units Billion USD
Scope of the Report

Exploration of Historical Trends and Market Outlook, Industry Catalysts and Challenges, Segment-Wise Historical and Future Market Assessment:

  • Type 
  • Region
Types Covered Condominiums and Apartments, Villas and Landed Houses
Regions Covered London, South East, North West, East of England, South West, Scotland, West Midlands, Yorkshire and The Humber, East Midlands, Others
Customization Scope 10% Free Customization
Post-Sale Analyst Support 10-12 Weeks
Delivery Format PDF and Excel through Email (We can also provide the editable version of the report in PPT/Word format on special request)


Key Questions Answered in This Report:

  • How has the UK residential real estate market performed so far and how will it perform in the coming years?
  • What is the breakup of the UK residential real estate market on the basis of type?
  • What is the breakup of the UK residential real estate market on the basis of region?
  • What are the various stages in the value chain of the UK residential real estate market? 
  • What are the key driving factors and challenges in the UK residential real estate market?
  • What is the structure of the UK residential real estate market and who are the key players?
  • What is the degree of competition in the UK residential real estate market? 

Key Benefits for Stakeholders:

  • IMARC’s industry report offers a comprehensive quantitative analysis of various market segments, historical and current market trends, market forecasts, and dynamics of the UK residential real estate market from 2019-2033.
  • The research report provides the latest information on the market drivers, challenges, and opportunities in the UK residential real estate market.
  • Porter's five forces analysis assist stakeholders in assessing the impact of new entrants, competitive rivalry, supplier power, buyer power, and the threat of substitution. It helps stakeholders to analyze the level of competition within the UK residential real estate industry and its attractiveness.
  • Competitive landscape allows stakeholders to understand their competitive environment and provides an insight into the current positions of key players in the market.

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