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Glenrothes in Scotland has been crowned the most popular affordable town for UK families as one in three Brits fear being priced out of their ideal area.
This was according to the latest data from property platform Zoopla, which showed that all of the towns in the top 10 are located in Scotland and Wales, apart from Dartford and Swanley in the South East of England.
Three-bedroom homes in the most popular affordable towns were viewed twice as many times as the average three-bed home in their respective regions, the research found.
The east-central Scottish area of Glenrothes, situated in the heart of Fife, just one hour from Edinburgh, Glenrothes offers an easy-going pace of life, nestled amongst beautiful landscapes. Those hoping to buy in the area will need to pay an average of £5402 in monthly mortgage payments for a three-bedroom home, based on an average value of £136,900.
Coming in second place was Llanelli in Wales, followed by the Welsh town of Neath. Port Talbot in Wales and Wishaw in Scotland rounded out the top five.
Families looking for a three-bed home in Dartford, which ranked seventh, will need to pay an average of £1,680 in monthly mortgage payments, based on an average property value of £423,600.
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Despite high property prices in some areas, there are still affordable options for families hoping to buy a three-bed home in each region.
Barking and Dagenham is the most popular affordable area in London. Families looking for a three-bed home will need to pay an average of £1,750 in monthly mortgage payments, based on an average value of £440,300.
Bootle has been identified as the most popular affordable town in the North West, with three-bed homes valued at half the national average at £142,900. This affordability, combined with access to great transport connections to nearby Liverpool, makes it an attractive place for families in the area.
Buyer interest, as measured by listing views, was twice as high for three-bedroom homes in the most popular affordable towns compared to the regional average for similar properties. This heightened popularity underscores the appeal of these more budget-friendly locations for families.
It comes as more than a third (34%) fear being priced out of their ideal family home location. For the 40% of those open to moving, the primary motivation is securing more space without increasing their budget, indicating a clear trade-off for affordability.
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