Mortgage Guide · 2026

How Much Does a Mortgage Cost Per Month in the UK?

Updated May 2026 · 8 min read

Monthly repayment tables for mortgages from £150,000 to £400,000 at current UK interest rates — across 25 and 30 year terms.

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  1. Current UK mortgage rates (May 2026)
  2. £150,000 mortgage monthly cost
  3. £200,000 mortgage monthly cost
  4. £250,000 mortgage monthly cost
  5. £300,000 mortgage monthly cost
  6. £350,000 mortgage monthly cost
  7. £400,000 mortgage monthly cost
  8. How to reduce your monthly payment

The monthly cost of a mortgage depends on three things: how much you borrow, the interest rate, and the term. With UK mortgage rates having risen significantly since 2021, many buyers are facing monthly payments that are much higher than they expected. This guide gives you clear monthly figures for the most common mortgage sizes at current rates.

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Current UK Mortgage Rates (May 2026)

Mortgage rates have eased from their 2023 peaks but remain well above the ultra-low rates seen before 2022. The Bank of England base rate is currently 4.25%, and typical fixed rate deals sit as follows:

4.2%–4.8%
2-year fixed rate (typical)
4.0%–4.6%
5-year fixed rate (typical)
6.5%–7.5%
Standard variable rate (SVR)

The tables below use 4.5% as a representative mid-range rate for a 2-year fix, and also show 4.0% and 5.0% so you can see the impact of rate differences. Rates vary by lender, LTV, and your credit profile. Always get a personalised quote.

Important: These figures are for repayment mortgages (capital and interest) — where each payment reduces what you owe. Interest-only mortgages have lower monthly payments but you still owe the full amount at the end of the term.

£150,000 Mortgage — Monthly Cost

Interest rate25-year term30-year termTotal repaid (25yr)
4.0%£791£716£237,300
4.5%£833£760£249,900
5.0%£877£805£263,100
5.5%£921£852£276,300
6.0%£966£899£289,800

At 4.5% over 25 years, a £150,000 mortgage costs £833 per month. Extending to 30 years drops the payment to £760 but adds around £27,000 in total interest over the life of the loan.

£200,000 Mortgage — Monthly Cost

Interest rate25-year term30-year termTotal repaid (25yr)
4.0%£1,055£955£316,500
4.5%£1,111£1,013£333,300
5.0%£1,169£1,074£350,700
5.5%£1,228£1,136£368,400
6.0%£1,289£1,199£386,700

A £200,000 mortgage at 4.5% costs £1,111 per month over 25 years. At today’s typical rates this is one of the most common mortgage sizes for first-time buyers outside London.

£250,000 Mortgage — Monthly Cost

Interest rate25-year term30-year termTotal repaid (25yr)
4.0%£1,319£1,193£395,700
4.5%£1,389£1,267£416,700
5.0%£1,462£1,342£438,600
5.5%£1,535£1,420£460,500
6.0%£1,611£1,499£483,300

At 4.5% over 25 years, a £250,000 mortgage costs £1,389 per month. This is the approximate average mortgage size in England in 2026, making this the most searched table in this guide.

£300,000 Mortgage — Monthly Cost

Interest rate25-year term30-year termTotal repaid (25yr)
4.0%£1,583£1,432£474,900
4.5%£1,667£1,520£500,100
5.0%£1,754£1,610£526,200
5.5%£1,842£1,703£552,600
6.0%£1,933£1,799£579,900

A £300,000 mortgage at 4.5% costs £1,667 per month over 25 years — the total repaid over the full term exceeds £500,000. Overpaying even £200 per month can cut years off the term and save tens of thousands in interest.

£350,000 Mortgage — Monthly Cost

Interest rate25-year term30-year termTotal repaid (25yr)
4.0%£1,847£1,671£554,100
4.5%£1,944£1,773£583,200
5.0%£2,047£1,878£614,100
5.5%£2,149£1,987£644,700
6.0%£2,256£2,098£676,800

A £350,000 mortgage is common for movers in the South East and those buying larger family homes. At 4.5% over 25 years the monthly cost is £1,944 — approaching £2,000 per month.

£400,000 Mortgage — Monthly Cost

Interest rate25-year term30-year termTotal repaid (25yr)
4.0%£2,111£1,910£633,300
4.5%£2,222£2,027£666,600
5.0%£2,339£2,147£701,700
5.5%£2,456£2,270£736,800
6.0%£2,578£2,399£773,400

How to Reduce Your Monthly Mortgage Payment

1. Extend the term

Moving from a 25-year to a 30-year term reduces monthly payments by roughly 8-10%. The trade-off is paying more total interest over the life of the loan. Many borrowers extend the term to make payments affordable now, then overpay when finances allow to bring the term back down.

2. Increase your deposit

A larger deposit means a smaller mortgage and a lower LTV, which typically unlocks better interest rates. Even moving from 90% to 85% LTV can reduce your rate by 0.2-0.4%, saving £50-£100 per month on a £250,000 mortgage.

3. Overpay when you can

Most mortgages allow overpayments of up to 10% per year without penalty. Overpaying reduces the outstanding balance, which reduces the interest charged each month. Even £100 per month extra on a £250,000 mortgage at 4.5% saves over £20,000 in interest and cuts almost 3 years off the term.

4. Remortgage to a better rate

If you are on your lender’s standard variable rate (SVR), switching to a new fixed deal could save hundreds of pounds per month. SVRs are typically 6-7.5% — switching to a 4.5% fixed deal on a £250,000 mortgage saves approximately £270-£420 per month.

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Disclaimer: All monthly payment figures are estimates based on a standard repayment mortgage formula. Actual payments depend on your specific rate, term, and lender. Always get a personalised quote from a mortgage lender or broker. This guide does not constitute financial advice.