The price of UK homes has continued to skyrocket with the difficulty of taking your first step onto the property ladder becoming increasingly difficult over the years.
In the last twelve months the average UK property price has by over £12,000 in the last year alone, with the average age of homeowner also rising to 34 as of 2023.
This is up from 31 years old from 2003 to 2004, according to the very earliest available statistics from the English Housing Survey.
But as the average UK property price rises, so too does the number of houses surpassing the £1 million mark.
Over the last five years the amount of houses surpassing the six-figure benchmark has risen by a third.
In 2024, 3,127 more properties hit or surpassed the astonishing figure, estate agents Savills have said.
Now one in every 42 British home has a £1 million price tag, with the property experts estimating London has seen the biggest increase out of the whole of Britain
Finding a pricey property for very little space is perhaps standard practice now with nearly 10 per cent of city homes hitting the six-figure mark.
As the number of properties continuing to surpass the £1 million price tag, MailOnline takes a look how much bang you can get for your buck throughout Britain.
Scottish Borders, Scotland
In Scotland – and with a £1 million in your back pocket – you can buy reminiscent of a lavish castle
Nestled around half an hour away from the country’s capital of Edinburgh, the six-bedroom home is located in the sleepy market town town of Peebles
Not only does the property boast justg under eight acres, but an en-suite with each of its five bedrooms
In Scotland – and with a £1 million in your back pocket – you can buy reminiscent of a lavish castle.
Nestled around half an hour away from the country’s capital of Edinburgh, the six-bedroom home is located in the sleepy market town town of Peebles.
The ‘exceptionally handsome’ traditional stone home, dating back to the 19th century, was originally built for Queen Victoria’s tartan maker – Robert Romanes of Romanes and Paterson.
Previously ran as an Bed and Breakfast, the house perfectly combines its traditional features alongside accents of modern touches throughout the home.
Not only does the property boast just under eight acres, five of the bedrooms have their own en-suites, with an additional four reception areas – it also has an American style fridge freezer large enough to host a number of guests.
Clerkenwell, West London
In London, a six-figure sum will land you a one bedroom flat in zone one
The living room and dining area of the six-figure flat in Clerkenwell, West London
With the hefty price tag come a 24-hour concierge service and 631 square feet of prime London real estate
In comparison to other locations throughout the UK, property buyers are likely to pay a lot more for a lot less.
Despite being valued the same as the quaint countryside Scottish home with a range of amenities, in London £1 million can get you a one-bedroom flat in Clerkenwell.
If you were able to afford the ten percent deposit as well as the £5,261, in return you would get a 631 square foot flat.
Within that space there would be none bed, one bath, a communal courtyard, two private terraces and a 24-hour concierge service.
Saxlingham Thorpe, Norwich
Elsewhere in the southeast, the six-figure sum can land you a lavish countryside home
This luxurious five-bedroom Norwich pad also boasts all the mod cons including a swimming pool and a jacuzzi
Nestled in a rural location, it has stunning views of the sprawling Norwich countryside
Elsewhere in Norwich, the six-figure sum could bag you a sprawling five bedroom mansion over seven times the size of the aforementioned London flat.
The lavish countryside boasts all the mod-cons including – but not limited to – a heated swimming pool, a wet room an even a jacuzzi.
But the luxury that comes with the five-bedroom home doesn’t being and end there, with lush gardens and growns covering overing 1.25 acres.
With the pool house, games room, two car garage and its five bathrooms, this home gives insight into the glamorous lifestyle the other half lives.
Prestwood, Buckinghamshire
In the home counties the hefty sum will fetch you a modest red-brick property with plenty of space
However the kitchen may be slightly dated décor that would be more in keeping with the 1970s
Over in Buckinghamshire, the large sum will allow you to purchase a typical red-brick home perfect for family life.
Alongside a 70s style kitchen, the £1 million price tag will also buy you a spacious garden as well as plenty of parking space.
A stone’s throw away from a Post Office, doctors surgeries as well as a train station that can take you to London Marylebone, there are plenty of perks that come with its advantageous location.
But does its large lounge and private and secluded garden stack up in value when compared to other properties on the list?
Fishguard, Wales
Westward in the heart of the land of song, a £1 million will land you a lavish property nestled in the quiet seaside town of Fishguard
A short stroll from the habrour, the lavish three-bedroom property has privacy as well as being placed in the quiet sanctuary of the countryside.
Similarly to other lavish properties on this list, this home has an interior to match the price tag with its pool and jacuzzi
Westward in the heart of the land of song, a £1 million will land you a lavish property nestled in the quiet seaside town of Fishguard.
The tiny coastal town, with a 3,400 population, boasts stunning picturesque views and rolling green hills.
A short stroll from the habrour, the lavish three-bedroom property has privacy as well as being placed in the quiet sanctuary of the countryside.
Alongside a luxurious decking area perfect for hosting friends and family, the west Walian property also comes with an indoor pool and a jacuzzi.
Maenpoth, Cornwall
Elsewhere further South, the six-figure sum will bag you a home slightly more modest – but with a beautiful views of the sprawling Cornish countryside
Although some of the décor in this Maenporth property is dated, its charming character will never go out of style
A stone’s throw away from Falmouth, the four-bedroom house is only an 850-metre walk from the nearest beach – Maenporth
Elsewhere further South, the six-figure sum will bag you a home slightly more modest – but with a beautiful views of the sprawling Cornish countryside.
Although some of the décor in this Maenporth property is dated, its charming character will never go out of style.
A stone’s throw away from Falmouth, the four-bedroom house is only an 850-metre walk from the nearest beach – Maenporth – which has been branded an Aarea of Outstanding Beauty.
As well as wheelchair access, the Edwardian home also comes with a large garden measuring at around a third of an acre.
Swanage, Bournemouth
In Swanage, £1 million will get you a large five-bedroom property with a distinct exterior character
Even though it may be situated in the ‘popular’ residential area within a short reach of Durlston Park, it doesn’t come with a jacuzzi or pool like the aforementioned homes
However it does boast a homely conservatory to host friends and family when the sun is bright and shining
If you travel in an easterly direction to Swanage, £1 million will get you a large five-bedroom property with a distinct character.
But what comes with the hefty price tag pray tell? Landscaped gardens, stunning views of the Purbeck hills and Swanage bay – and even five reception rooms.
Even though it may be situated in the ‘popular’ residential area within a short reach of Durlston Park, it doesn’t come with a jacuzzi or pool like the aforementioned homes.
But what it does have it a large conservatory from which you can enjoy the seaside views of Bournemouth.
Southport, Merseyside
£1,000,000 will bag you an ultra modern home comparable to the lavish Calabasas homes of the Kardashians
The four bedroom house with ‘unmatched flair’ boasts all the high end appliances including a theater room
Up north in the Metropolitan country of Merseyside, you can nab a property far more modern and chic for the six-figure sum.
In the north west a £1 million will bag you an uber lavish home reminiscent of Kim Kardashian’s mostly white Calabasas home.
Measuring up at 4,565 square feet, the four bedroom house with ‘unmatched flair’ boasts all the high end appliances, from warming drawers, wine chillers, theatre room, a sauna room and even a jacuzzi bath.
Fitted with a Koi Carp waterfall pond, a kids playing area as well as an outdoor kitchen to go hand-in-hand with the already three ovens inside – this property screams blank.
Sunderland, North East England
In Sunderland a six-figure sum could bag you aa grade II listed Victorian manor
One of the many grandiose reception areas in the £1,000,000 home in the northeast of England
The property is reminiscent to a scene from Bridgeton with its high ceilings and towering windows
In the northeast £1 million will land you a property reminiscent of a stately manor home.
The stunning Grade II listed property is comparable to a scene from Bridgeton with its high ceilings and towering windows.
The Victorian manor 2,700 square foot property, which forms part of Undercliff Hall, is nestled in the sleepy village of Cleadon.
With its grandiose hall, as well as its period fireplace and decorative ceiling, this historic home combines the old with the new when it comes to lavish bathroom and kitchen features.
Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands
£1,000,000 will bag you a five bedroom property located on the banks of the River Tame
Teeming with period features as well as perfectly manicured land, the lavish cottage has sprawling views of the open West Midlands countryside
With its expensive price tag comes gorgeous views from a large and bright conservatory, perfect for hosting guests
Similarly to our previous property on the list, this home located on the banks of the River Tame is teeming with period features.
Coupled with perfectly manicured land – measuring at three-quarters of an acre – the luxurious cottage has sprawling views of the open West Midlands countryside.
Boasting five bedrooms as well as a seperate self-contained annex, the property offers modern luxuries as well as a lavish way of life.
Nestled on the banks of the river, the property also offers decking where residents can sit, relax and watch the tide go by.