South East Economy Snapshot

The South East's position as one of the more prosperous areas of the UK, in terms of both lifestyle and work looks set to continue, as demonstrated by the findings of Lambert Smith Hampton's UK Vitality Index Report 2015 in which Guildford came out as the top destination in the UK, with other cities in the region dominating the list.

The Office of National Statistics House Price index shows that, only behind the ever booming London property market, the South East has taken the lead in rising house prices, with an 11.5% increase in the last 12 months.  The average house price in the South East now sits at £339,000, with a UK national average of £285,000 (£208,000 excluding the South East and London).