The Algorithm
The Postcode Pricing Model generates an estimated price by using the changes in average sales price from when the house was purchased.
The average price is obtained by taking a geometric mean of the completed sales within the M38 postcode.
Three estimates are calculated, each using a different timeframe of one month, three months and six months.
The longer timeframes give a less volatile result, but are less relevant to the current market.
The Calculations
Purchase Date February 2022
Purchase Price £95,000
One Month
Average Price between February 2022 and March 2022 £110,000 (1 sales)
Average Price between January 2024 and February 2024 £155,000 (1 sales)
% difference 40.909 %
£ difference ( 40.909 % of £95,000 ) £38,863
Estimated Price £133,863
Three Months
Average Price between December 2021 and March 2022 £151,873 (12 sales)
Average Price between November 2023 and February 2024 £127,598 (5 sales)
% difference -15.984 %
£ difference ( -15.984 % of £95,000 ) £-15,184
Estimated Price £79,815
Six Months
Average Price between September 2021 and March 2022 £128,828 (36 sales)
Average Price between August 2023 and February 2024 £142,313 (33 sales)
% difference 10.467 %
£ difference ( 10.467 % of £95,000 ) £9,944
Estimated Price £104,944
The Pros and Cons

Based on actual sales data

The model is based upon actual completed sales figures.
Other models, for example the Halifax House Price Index are based on approved mortgage applications rather than completed sales.
Although mortgage approvals give a more timely index, not every approval leads to a completed sale.
Additionally within some districts many properties are purchased mortgage free by foreign nationals, this skews the Halifax and Nationwide House Price Indexes.

Model lags current market

The model's estimates lag behind the current market because it is based upon completed sales.
A typical house transaction takes around 8 weeks to complete, this creates a lag from the date the price is agreed to the date the transaction is recorded.
Therefore, on a rising market this model will underestimate the house price and on a falling market this model will overestimate the price.

Model doesn't adjust for home improvements

This is an algorithmic model which is based purely on changes to average house prices.
The model doesn't factor in any improvements made to the specific property.
This aspect of the model is not as bigger weakness as expected.
On average most homes get brought, get some level of home improvement, and then get sold in a seven year period.
Therefor the sample which we draw the averages from also contains houses which have had home improvements.
We always recommend that you use a professional valuer, or estate agent to get an accurate valuation.

Uses postcode boundaries

A house's postcode is an important factor to its price.
Prices in one postcode can appreciate, while houses in the next postcode stagnate.
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