Londoners pay more stamp duty than North and Midlands combined

Homeowners in England have paid £63bn in stamp duty over the past decade, with nearly £25bn coming from London alone - more than 150% of the combined total paid in the Midlands and the North, according to analysis by Jefferies London. The South East accounted for a further £14.8bn, while the North East contributed just over £583m. Shadow housing secretary James Cleverly warned that the levy is stifling mobility in the housing market, arguing that urgent action is needed as transactions fall. 

The Times (04/12/2025)