Many areas around the UK saw dramatic increases, with the pandemic seeing people buy homes, and property value soaring.
Here are the 10 councils in England that have seen the biggest house price increases, according to data from the Government’s UK House Price Index.
7. Merton
The London Borough of Merton was next on the list, seeing an annual change in prices of 14.9 per cent. In November 2019 the average house price was £497,753, in November 2020 it was £571,988. Photo: Shutterstock
8. Bath and North East Somerset
Bath and North East Somerset recorded an annual change of 14.5 per cent. In November 2019 the average house price was £333,886, in November 2020 it was £382,149. Photo: Shutterstock
9. Rossendale
Rossendale Council in Lancashire recorded an annual change of 13.3 per cent. In November 2019 the average price was £142,502, in November 2020 it was £161,441. Photo: Shutterstock
10. Cotswold
Cotswold in East Gloucestershire recorded an annual change of 12.8 per cent. In November 2019 the average price was £383,220, in November 2020 it was £432,348. Photo: Shutterstock