Cost :

House prices vary considerably whether it's located in a city or in the country and depending on the region.

House prices in London:

Location / Price (october 2004)
 Average price for a semi-detached (£)
 Average price flat (£)
 
Central London
 £1,133,000
 £379,000
 
East London
 £228,000
 £153,000
 
North London
 £307,000
 £205,000
 
North West London
 £281,000
 £190,000
 
South East London
 £228,000
 £160,000
 
South West London
 £277,000
 £203,000
 
West London
 £273,000
 £194,000

Council taxes:

They vary from £400 to £900 / year depending on the value of the property, on the area and on the number of people living in the property.