But how does that compare to the average flat, semi detached or terrace?

Northern Ireland recorded the strongest annual growth for detached properties, seeing a rise of £35,857 or 15.2 per cent.

The average cost of a detached property in London, where they are most expensive, stands at around £944,526, Halifax said.

'This time last year, the average price of a flat had risen more quickly than a detached house, as buyers adjusted to higher borrowing costs and sought to compensate by targeting smaller properties.