UK Renovation Estimates by Region

Updated for 2026 UK pricing

This page breaks down anonymised completed RenoCost calculator estimates by UK region and country. It shows how many estimates each region contributes, the median estimated project value, how budgets are distributed and which project types homeowners select most often — plus a tool to compare any two regions directly.

What this data is (and is not). These are RenoCost renovation calculator estimates produced by homeowners planning work. They are not actual completed-project expenditure, not invoiced contractor costs, and not official government statistics. Regions are derived from the location a user entered; where a location cannot be mapped to a single UK region with confidence, the estimate is excluded from the regional figures rather than guessed.

550

Estimates with a mapped region

of 1,326 historic estimates

12

UK regions and countries

With at least one mapped estimate

£54k

Median estimated value

Across all mapped estimates

776

Estimates left unmapped

Location could not be resolved reliably

Data coverage period: 8 January 2026 to 11 August 2026. Figures retrieved .

Key Takeaways

  • 550 anonymised RenoCost estimates carry a reliable UK region, across 12 regions and countries.
  • The median estimated project value across mapped estimates is £54k.
  • London contributes the largest share of estimates at 34.9%.
  • 776 estimates remain unassigned because their location could not be mapped to one region.

Completed estimates by UK region

Anonymised RenoCost calculator estimates by UK region: volume, share, median estimated value and top project type
RegionEstimatesShareMedian estimated valueValue sampleTop project types
London19234.9%£57k128Kitchen, Bathroom, Flooring
East of England6411.6%£54k64Kitchen, Bathroom, Flooring
South East6111.1%£59k60Bathroom, Kitchen, Flooring
North West6010.9%£39k60Kitchen, Flooring, Bathroom
South West336%£68k33Plastering, Bathroom, Decorating
East Midlands285.1%£52k28Flooring, Plastering, Bathroom
West Midlands285.1%£47k28Flooring, Plastering, Decorating
Yorkshire and the Humber264.7%£71k26Flooring, Kitchen, Plastering
Scotland224%£59k22Kitchen, Bathroom, Rewire
Wales183.3%£49k18Flooring, Decorating, Plastering
North East142.5%£64k14Bathroom, Kitchen, Flooring
Northern Ireland40.7%£58k4Windows, Kitchen, Replumb

Sample sizes differ by region; smaller regional samples are more sensitive to individual large projects, so medians are shown alongside the number of estimates behind them.

Compare two UK regions

Pick any two regions to compare estimate volume, median and mean estimated value, budget distribution and the most-requested project types. All figures are calculated live from the same anonymised dataset.

London

Estimates in sample
192
Share of mapped estimates
34.9%
Median estimated value
£57k
Mean estimated value
£99k
Value sample size
128
Data covers
8 January 202611 August 2026

Budget distribution

  • Under £50k48 (42%)
  • 50–90k26 (23%)
  • 140k+23 (20%)
  • 90–140k16 (14%)

Most-requested project types

  • Kitchen 143
  • Bathroom 138
  • Flooring 97
  • Decorating 86
  • Plastering 78
  • Windows 62

East of England

Estimates in sample
64
Share of mapped estimates
11.6%
Median estimated value
£54k
Mean estimated value
£110k
Value sample size
64
Data covers
11 January 202611 August 2026

Budget distribution

  • Under £50k16 (44%)
  • 140k+10 (28%)
  • 90–140k6 (17%)
  • 50–90k4 (11%)

Most-requested project types

  • Kitchen 42
  • Bathroom 34
  • Flooring 30
  • Rewire 27
  • Decorating 23
  • Plastering 21

Difference: London has 192 mapped estimates versus 64 in East of England. Its median estimated project value is £57k against £54k — a difference of 6%. Both regions have enough value data for a broad comparison, though estimates still reflect user-selected scope rather than tendered prices.

How regions are assigned

  • Postcode Outward351 estimates
  • Broad Bucket Unambiguous100 estimates
  • Captured Area Name99 estimates

Regions are derived from the location signal already stored with each anonymised estimate. The original location data is preserved unchanged, the derived classification is stored separately with its source, and no estimate is assigned to a region where the underlying signal is ambiguous.

For the full live dataset — weekly trends, project demand and budget movement — see the Live RenoCost Statistics page, or read our editorial view of average renovation costs by region.

How We Calculate Costs

RenoCost estimates are calculated from published UK cost benchmarks and RenoCost's documented per-module cost assumptions. The model adjusts these assumptions using the property characteristics, selected renovation scope, finish level and broad postcode-based pricing region, then presents a low, mid and high planning range.

  • Published UK benchmarks — macro reference points for construction costs and materials and labour trends, used to sense-check RenoCost's own assumptions.
  • RenoCost's per-module assumptions — cost and duration assumptions for each renovation module, reviewed and updated periodically by the RenoCost team.
  • Estimate ranges — low, mid and high bands set to reflect the realistic spread between competitive and premium specifications, rather than a single fixed price.

Data confidence note

Completed calculator estimates are used to produce anonymous renovation-planning insights. They are not contractor quotations, invoices or confirmed final project costs. RenoCost estimates are intended for initial planning and budgeting. Property condition, specification, access, contractor availability and site-specific requirements can change the final cost. Always obtain detailed written quotations before committing to a project.

Regional adjustments are applied based on postcode area to reflect broad differences in local labour and material rates. See our Method Glossary for definitions of the terms used here.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What data is this UK regional renovation breakdown based on?

It is based on anonymised completed estimates created with the RenoCost renovation cost calculator. Each estimate is assigned to a UK region only where the region could be derived reliably from the location the user entered. These are calculator estimates, not actual completed-project expenditure and not official government statistics.

Why do some UK regions show fewer estimates than others?

Regional sample sizes reflect where RenoCost users are, and how reliably a region could be derived from the location entered. Estimates whose location cannot be mapped to a single UK region are excluded rather than guessed, so regional totals are smaller than the full dataset.

Is the median estimated project value the same as the actual cost of a renovation?

No. The median estimated project value is the midpoint of RenoCost calculator estimates for that region. Actual tendered and invoiced costs vary with specification, access, structural surprises and contractor availability.

How can I compare two UK regions?

The region comparison tool on this page lets you pick any two regions with enough data and see estimate volume, median estimated value, budget distribution and the most-requested project types side by side, calculated live from the same underlying dataset.

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