Post-Pandemic Property Boom: What Soaring House Values Mean for the South of England

Since the pandemic began in 2020, the UK housing market has experienced one of the most dramatic shifts in recent history. According to Zoopla, around one million homes have increased in value by at least 50% since the start of COVID. While much of this growth has been driven by towns in the North and Wales, the ripple effects have had a major influence on house prices in the South East of England, especially in places like Slough, Bracknell, Windsor, Maidenhead, and Ascot.

As a leading estate agent in Berkshire and the surrounding areas, Kentwood Estate Agents is perfectly placed to guide homeowners, landlords and investors through this evolving landscape.

Why Did Property Prices Surge Post-Pandemic?

With the rise of remote and hybrid working, homebuyers started re-evaluating their lifestyle choices. Space, affordability, and access to green surroundings suddenly became more important than proximity to city centre offices.

Many moved away from high-density cities to commuter-friendly towns with better value for money—driving up demand and, in turn, property values across the South East.

What This Means for Homeowners in the South

While towns like Rochdale, Bolton, and Merthyr Tydfil saw some of the highest individual property value jumps, the South East of England has seen consistent, resilient growth—particularly in key areas with great transport links and strong long-term appeal.

At Kentwood Estate Agents, we’ve observed steady and sometimes sharp increases in house prices in the following towns: