UK homebuyers pay up to a quarter more for national park properties
Nationwide reports that houses inside UK national parks sell for about 24% more than comparable homes elsewhere, with the New Forest commanding the highest average price.
Research from Nationwide indicates that buying a house inside a UK national park carries a price premium of roughly 24% compared with similar properties outside protected zones. Buyers also pay an additional 6% for homes situated within three miles of a park boundary. The New Forest records the steepest average price at £563,000, with the South Downs at £485,000 and the Peak District at £450,000.
Limited development rights in these areas keep housing supply tight, reinforcing elevated prices. The lender further finds a 14% premium for homes in national landscapes, formerly known as areas of outstanding natural beauty, with Surrey Hills leading at an average of £710,000. Similar findings were reported in Nationwide’s 2024 research, which noted a 25% premium for national-park homes and a 15% uplift for national-landscape properties.
Why it matters
Higher prices in protected areas affect affordability and housing supply for buyers across the UK.
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