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Facebook Ads Cost Per Lead Benchmarks for Real Estate in United Kingdom

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Cost Per Lead for Real Estate in United Kingdom

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Key takeaways

  • This analysis looks at cost-per-lead trends for industry Real Estate and target country Great Britain compared to the global trend, and is based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks.
  • From October 2024 to June 2025, Real Estate in Great Britain ran below market: average cost-per-lead was 18.6 versus a global average of 37.3 (about 50% lower). July 2025 shows an exceptional spike.
  • Seasonality differs from the global pattern: the global baseline rises into Q4, while the selected series dips sharply in December before rebounding in January.
  • Volatility is markedly higher in the selected series, especially due to July.

What the selected data shows

  • Period covered: Oct 2024–Jul 2025 (monthly medians).
  • Average (all months): 130.4; median: 21.4; high: 1,136.86 (Jul 2025); low: 5.93 (Dec 2024).
  • First-to-last change: about +6,731% from October to July, driven by July’s spike.
  • Typical range before July: 15.1–24.3 from Oct–Jun, with a notable dip to 5.93 in December.
  • Notable month-to-month moves:
  • Nov → Dec 2024: −72% (21.44 to 5.93).
  • Dec 2024 → Jan 2025: +309% (5.93 to 24.30).
  • Jun → Jul 2025: about +7,420% (15.11 to 1,136.86).

Month-to-month volatility

  • Average absolute month-to-month change:
  • Selected (Oct–Jun, excluding the July outlier): ~63%.
  • Selected (including July): ~880%.
  • Global baseline (Oct–Jul): ~11%.
  • Takeaway: Even excluding July, Great Britain Real Estate shows substantially higher volatility than the global trend.

How it compares to the global baseline

  • Overlap window (Oct 2024–Jul 2025):
  • Global average: 37.5; median: 38.6; high: 41.58 (Nov 2024); low: 31.12 (Oct 2024).
  • Global first-to-last change: +24% (Oct to Jul).
  • Relative positioning:
  • Oct–Jun: selected remains below the global benchmark every month; average 18.6 vs 37.3 (about 50% lower).
  • July: selected jumps far above the global level (1,136.86 vs 38.67), creating a large overall-period average for the selected series (130.4) despite a 21.4 median.

Seasonal patterns and notable moments

  • Global seasonality: elevated costs in Q4 (Nov–Dec around 40), then stabilizing in the mid-to-high 30s through July.
  • Selected seasonality: a distinct December dip (5.93) followed by a strong January rebound (24.30) and steady mid-teens to low-20s levels through June—then an outsized July spike (1,136.86).

Summary

Across most of the period, Real Estate in Great Britain delivered cost-per-lead levels well below the global benchmark and with higher month-to-month variability. The series features a December low and a January recovery, diverging from the global Q4 uplift. The July 2025 spike stands out as a singular surge relative to prior months and the baseline. Understanding cost-per-lead benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Real Estate and Great Britain helps advertisers make more efficient budget and creative choices.

Understanding the Data

Insights & analysis of Facebook advertising costs

Facebook advertising costs vary based on many factors including industry, target audience, ad placement, and campaign objectives. In the Real Estate industry, Facebook ad costs can be influenced by seasonal trends and market competition. For campaigns targeting United Kingdom, advertisers experience moderate to high costs with strong performance in urban areas. Different campaign objectives lead to varying costs based on how Facebook optimizes for your specific goals. The data shown represents median values across multiple campaigns, and individual results may vary based on ad quality, audience targeting, and campaign optimization.

Why we use median instead of average

We use the median CTR because the underlying distribution of click-through rates is highly skewed, with a small share of campaigns achieving extremely high CTRs. These outliers can inflate a simple average, making it less representative of what most advertisers actually experience. By using the median—which sits at the midpoint of all campaigns—we provide a more rigorous and realistic benchmark that reflects the true underlying data model and helps you set attainable performance expectations.

Key Factors Affecting Facebook Ad Costs

  • Competition within your selected industry and audience demographics
  • Ad quality and relevance score – higher quality ads can lower costs
  • Campaign objective and bid strategy
  • Timing and seasonality – costs often increase during holiday periods
  • Ad placement (News Feed, Instagram, Audience Network, etc.)

Note: This data represents industry median values and benchmarks. Your actual costs may vary based on specific targeting, ad creative quality, and campaign optimization.

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The data behind the benchmarks

All data is sourced from over $3B in Facebook ad spend, collected across thousands of ad accounts that use Superads daily to analyze and improve their campaigns. Every data point is fully anonymized and aggregated—no individual advertiser is ever exposed.

This dataset updates frequently as new ad data flows in. It will only get bigger and better.

United Kingdom Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Jan 22nd January (Scotland)
Apr 18Good Friday
Apr 21Easter Monday
May 5Early May Bank Holiday
May 26Spring Bank Holiday
Aug 25Summer Bank Holiday
Dec 25Christmas Day
Dec 26Boxing Day

Key Shopping Season

Late November (Black Friday/Cyber Monday surge), Late December (Christmas & Boxing Day promotions), Early May holiday weekend promotions

Potential Advertising Impact

CPM and CPC might increase around early May and late August bank holidays as people engage in leisure travel or retail browsing. During Black Friday/Cyber Monday, retail CPMs could spike sharply in fashion, electronics, and online shopping. Late December typically sees peak CPMs, with e‑commerce budgets needing early ramp-up.

What is considered a good cost per lead on Facebook in 2025?

A good CPL usually ranges from $10 to $50, depending on your industry and target audience. B2C offers tend to be cheaper, while B2B or high-ticket services may see CPLs over $100.

Why is my CPL higher than industry averages?

Your CPL could be high due to weak creative, irrelevant targeting, or an offer that doesn't resonate. Low engagement or poor conversion rates on your landing page can also drive up costs.

Does campaign objective impact CPL?

Yes. Campaigns optimized for conversions or leads tend to generate cheaper and more qualified leads compared to traffic or engagement objectives. Facebook needs clear signals to find the right users.

How can I generate leads at a lower cost without hurting lead quality?

Focus on improving your offer, targeting the right audience, and using high-converting creative. Test native lead forms, but make sure you're still qualifying users properly.

Should I optimize for leads or conversions if my goal is pipeline growth?

If your goal is sales or revenue, optimizing for deeper funnel conversions is better. Optimizing for leads alone can inflate volume but hurt quality.