As millions of people prepare to head to their local pub in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day on Tuesday, the latest research from Yopa reveals that homes situated within walking distance of a public house command a mium of up to 16%.
St. Patrick’s Day is upon us and, as tradition dictates, millions of people will be celebrating the patron saint of Ireland by congregating in pubs up and down Britain as well as on the Emerald Isle.
And while it’s estimated that more than 230 pubs closed in the first two months of 2026 alone, Yopa has found that homeowners who live within walking distance of a pub could be in a strong position, as pubside properties can command a very handsome price premium.
Properties close to a pub command a higher price
Yopa analysed the average house price of properties within the same postcode district as a public house and found that, across Britain, these properties have an average price of £317,359. This is a pubside premium of 7.7% compared to the wider average price for Great Britain, which currently stands at £294,577.
However, this pub property price premium climbs to 16.2% in Wales, where homes within walking distance of a pub average £246,393, compared with the wider average of £212,132.
In the South West, pubside properties command an average premium of 13%, while in the North East (12.1%), West Midlands (11.9%), and North West (10.3%), they also command premiums of more than 10%.
In fact, the only region where being within walking distance of a pub negatively affects house prices is London. In the capital, pubside properties command an average price of £593,389, which is -1.5% below the wider average of £602,163.
Verona Frankish, Chief Executive Officer at Yopa and Chair of Women in Estate Agency, said:“St Patrick’s Day has become a global celebration in its own right and there’s no doubt that, on this side of the Irish Sea, many Irish expatriates like myself and those with Irish heritage, no matter how many generations removed, will be raising a glass to mark the occasion.
However, it’s not just St Patrick’s Day when the pub is a popular destination, the British boozer has long been at the heart of communities and whilst their numbers have been in decline over the years, it’s perhaps no surprise that homes within walking distance of a good local can still command a notable premium.
For many buyers, having a welcoming local pub nearby adds to the lifestyle appeal of an area, offering a place to socialise, dine, and feel part of the community and for sellers, this means a potentially strong selling point to help them stand out from the rest of the market.”
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