Cost gap between flat and house prices widest its been in 30 years, Zoopla data shows (opens original article in a new tab)

The UK's house-to-flat price gap has reached a 30-year high, with houses costing 1.7 times more than flats on average, making it harder for buyers to move up the property ladder.

• UK house prices are 1.7 times higher than flat prices, the widest gap in 30 years.
• Average house price is £327,000, while flats average £193,000.
• In London, house prices are 1.9 times flat prices, with regional variations up to 2.5 times in the West Midlands.