The discrepancy between estimates of the average house price is essentially due to some measures being close to the mean, while others are closer to the median price. Housing valuations are best assessed using an estimate closer to the median, such as those provided by the Land Registry or mortgage lenders. But whatever measure is used, housing currently appears overvalued.
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