Homes with Gardens Fetch 27.8% Premium Across UK Cities, Research Finds

Outdoor Space Drives Significant Property Value Premiums

Residential properties featuring private gardens carry an average price premium of 27.8% across 82 major UK towns and cities, according to new market analysis from housebuilder Tilia Homes. Examining property listings on Zoopla, the study shows that outdoor space adds an average of £75,598 to a property's market valuation compared to similar homes without outdoor space.

The data highlights the persistent consumer demand for private green space, a trend that accelerated during recent years and remains a primary driver for UK homebuyers. The price gap reflects how significantly buyers value private plots, gardens, and outdoor living areas when choosing residential properties.

Implications for Building Contractors and Landscapers

This substantial price difference highlights why homeowners continue to invest heavily in outdoor improvements, garden extensions, and exterior renovations. For general builders, joiners, and exterior trades, private outdoor space represents a high-value focus for clients looking to boost equity before selling or to maximize usable living space without moving.

What does this mean for a UK tradesperson or DIYer actually buying this kit — does it change what they should pay, buy, or watch out for?

For groundworkers, landscapers, and general builders, these valuation figures indicate sustained client demand for outdoor renovations, decking, timber fencing, and garden rooms. When buying materials such as pressure-treated timber, patio paving, or drainage products, tradespeople should expect high volume needs but watch out for localized price fluctuations at major merchants like Wickes, Travis Perkins, and Toolstation. Investing in reliable cordless landscaping and power tools—such as SDS drills, concrete cutters, and cordless saws—remains a sound capital outlay given the robust pipeline of garden-improvement work. DIYers planning work to add property value should prioritize clean finishes and structural quality, ensuring any additions like raised beds or timber outbuildings meet local planning and building guidelines.

Strategic Value of Outdoor Home Improvements

As housebuilding output faces wider market challenges, property maintenance and garden upgrades offer consistent opportunities for sole traders and small contracting firms. Adding quality timber decking, outdoor lighting, or secure perimeter fencing provides one of the clearest returns on investment for property owners seeking to capture this substantial price premium.

Reported by Housebuilder & Developer — original article