How homeowner confidence compares where you live

The confidence of home owners in the property market has been boosted over the past six months, a survey suggests.

In total 84% of home-owners expect property values in their area to increase over the coming six months - up from 70% when similar research was carried out in November, according to website Zoopla.

Across the UK, only one in 12 (8%) people in the latest survey expect prices to fall in their area over the coming six months.

On average, those expecting price rises predict a 6.9% uplift over the next six months - also an increase compared with the November study, when the typical expectation was 4.9%.

East Midlands and East of England homeowners most optimistic

Home-owners in the East Midlands and the East of England are the most optimistic about their local property market - with 93% and 90% respectively predicting house price rises over the next six months.