Homes with Stunning Views Gain Up to 35% Value Boost

There’s nothing quite like enjoying a spectacular panorama right from your living room, and such a feature in your residence can significantly elevate its market worth by tens of thousands of pounds.

Properties that boast vistas of the ocean, expansive rural landscapes, or urban skylines typically see their listing prices increase by 28%, as revealed by recent findings from the estate agency Yopa.

In their study, Yopa examined homes currently listed for sale across England that are enveloped by appealing natural or scenic surroundings. They compared the asking prices of these properties to those of comparable dwellings—matched by size and bedroom count—located in the identical postal areas but lacking impressive outlooks. The results highlighted substantial disparities in value.

Properties featuring scenic views in the East Midlands carry a notable price premium, based on Yopa’s detailed examination

Asking Price Disparity Peaks in the North East

Yopa’s research indicates that the largest difference in asking prices between homes with scenic views and those without occurs in England’s North East region.

In this area, the typical asking price for such desirable properties stands at £501,822, starkly contrasting with £372,744 for similar homes lacking attractive vistas—a remarkable 34.6% increase.

Moving to the East Midlands, residences with captivating scenic backdrops average £601,737 in asking price, compared to £451,686 for equivalent properties without such picturesque settings, representing a 33.2% premium.

In the North West, properties offering panoramic views have a mean asking price of £554,595, while those without reach £420,649, resulting in a 31.8% difference.

Surprisingly, even in the densely populated capital of London, where prime views might seem scarce, sellers can still secure tens of thousands of pounds extra for a home with a superior panorama over one without.

London properties with desirable views can achieve elevated asking prices

Specifically, a London property with an outstanding view averages an asking price of £1,087,148, whereas a comparable one without such a feature is valued at around £912,726, creating a 19.1% gap.

Verona Frankish, the chief executive officer at Yopa, commented: “Buyers are evidently prepared to pay a considerable premium for residences that provide unique experiences extending beyond their basic structure, be it coastal scenery, city skylines, or verdant countryside.

It’s especially noteworthy that the highest relative premiums appear in regions outside the country’s priciest real estate markets. In various northern areas, where baseline property prices are generally lower than in southern locales, the added value from an exceptional view is particularly striking.”

Regional Breakdown of View Premiums

The following table illustrates how homes with exceptional views enhance asking prices across different English regions, with differences reaching up to 35%:

• North East: £501,822 (with views) vs. £372,744 (average) – 34.6% difference (£129,078)
• East Midlands: £601,737 vs. £451,686 – 33.2% difference (£150,051)
• North West: £554,595 vs. £420,649 – 31.8% difference (£133,946)
• Yorkshire and the Humber: £530,072 vs. £402,577 – 31.7% difference (£127,494)
• South West: £649,361 vs. £493,884 – 31.5% difference (£155,477)
• West Midlands: £601,687 vs. £460,618 – 30.6% difference (£141,070)
• East of England: £713,702 vs. £546,733 – 30.5% difference (£166,969)
• South East: £770,733 vs. £605,008 – 27.4% difference (£165,725)
• London: £1,087,148 vs. £912,726 – 19.1% difference (£174,422)
• England Overall: £712,792 vs. £556,531 – 28.1% difference (£156,261)

House price statistics derived from PropertyData by Yopa

Regions with the Highest Concentration of View-Enhanced Homes

According to Yopa’s analysis, the South West and South East regions in England host the greatest shares of properties featuring outstanding views.

Nearly 34% of all such premium-view homes nationwide are situated in the South West alone, with over 25% in the South East.

London accounts for about 11%, while the East of England holds 5.7%.

Coastal locations such as Southwold in Suffolk often see elevated property prices due to their views

Conversely, the North East has the smallest proportion, with just 1.9% of England’s view-commanding homes located there.

The East Midlands and West Midlands follow with 3.8% and 4.9% respectively, underscoring how regional geography influences the prevalence and value of scenic properties.

This data emphasizes the profound impact that a ‘great view’ can have on property valuations, making it a key consideration for homeowners and investors alike when assessing or enhancing real estate assets.