The 10 cheapest places to live in England and Wales
By Lloyd Bent
Published 28th Feb 2019, 14:03 GMT
Updated 3rd Apr 2019, 12:59 GMT
Government statistics have been released which list the most affordable places to live in England and Wales.
The figures reveal the affordability of different areas divided up by local authority. The rankings are based on the average house price in the area and how many years' worth of the average annual earnings in the area this is equal to. Here is a list of the most affordable places to live.
An affordable cost of living can make a massive difference to your lifestyle. Read on for a list of places where you can live cheaply.
Topping the list as the most affordable place to own a home in the UK was Copeland, home to the West Cumbrian coast.
Next is Barrow, where it costs around three-and-a-half times the average annual wage to buy a house.
Neighbouring the Brecon Beacons national park, this county borough is only slightly more expensive than Barrow
Listed as the most affordable in last year's stats, Pendle is home to old mill towns like Nelson and Colne.
