'Strong Growth' As UK House Prices Rise 8.2%

The rise has been described as a continuation of the "strong growth" seen in property prices over the past two-and-a-half years. According to the ONS index, which uses data from several sources, the average UK house price is significantly lower than suggested under the old method. The ONS now says the typical value of a UK property is £209,054 - £83,000 less than what was recorded using the former index in March.