'Number 13' homes typically valued less than average home

13 October 2023 , 09:41

1255     0

If living at number 13 doesn't faze you, it's possible you could find yourself buying against a smaller proportion of the market and therefore do a better deal. (Image: PA Archive/PA Images)

If you're not superstitious, you could bag a bargain by opting for a home numbered 13.

According to property website Rightmove, homes with this number have the lowest average value out of properties numbered from one to 100. The analysis, released on Friday the 13th, showed that these homes were typically valued at £5,333 lower than the average property price of £360,126.

On the other hand, the highest-valued house was found to be number one, with an average valuation of £393,690. Homes with the "lucky" number seven had an above-average valuation of £365,590.

Edward Thomson, director at estate agent Strutt and Parker Sloane Street, said it can be common for new developments to skip number 13, going straight from 12 to 14, "to remove the element of superstition". He added: "If living at number 13 doesn't faze you, it is possible you could find yourself buying against a smaller proportion of the market and therefore do a better deal but only if you're lucky of course."

Tim Bannister, a property expert at Rightmove, commented: "Owners of number 13 properties may find that it adds a unique aspect to their home given there are not as many around, and it could even be a conversation starter with the next owner when the time comes to sell."

London flat for rent for £1,400 a month with bed tucked away in kitchen cupboard

* An AI tool was used to add an extra layer to the editing process for this story. You can report any errors to [email protected]

Steve Charnock