Former Lancashire town named among most popular UK relocation spots - see the top 10 list

This former Lancashire town is among the UK’s most popular locations for movers, new research reveals.

With many people chasing cheaper postcodes, Stora analysed net migration figures and average house prices in 50 UK locations to find out where Brits are choosing to stay and leave.

While Birkenhead took the top spot, Wigan has been named the second most popular location for movers – net migration increased by 26% in the Greater Manchester town (formerly part of Lancashire), with many possibly motivated by the low average house prices at £187,000.

The data shows that Wigan saw a 26% increase in net migration with over 15,000 Brits settling down in the town.

Top 10 most popular locations for movers

1. Birkenhead - 27% increase in migration
2. Wigan - 26% increase in migration
3. Northampton - 25% increase in migration
4. Mansfield - 10% increase in migration
5. Dudley - 8% increase in migration
6. Warrington - 7% increase in migration
7. Southend-on-Sea - 6% increase in migration
8. Newport - 5% increase in migration
9. Bexley - 3% increase in migration
10. Milton Keynes - 2% increase in migration