Where is the best value place to live in the country considering...

artbaron

You can't beat the Lakes and its immediate borders (don't stray too far, though, there be dragons). Your budget won't go far but in terms of quality of life you can't go wrong here.

GlynD

suki1964 wrote: »

Northern Ireland

Go take a look at property pal. You get a lot of house for your money here

We came over 8 years ago and hubby commutes to London quite easily

My vote goes to Northern Ireland. Moved here from Scotland 3 years ago. Much quieter, cheaper and an altogether more relaxing lifestyle. Property is dirt cheap at the moment. What you get for a small property in the SE of GB will buy you a lovely rural bungalow here.

GlynD

Berislav_Zlokovic wrote: »

Best value areas, as measured by average house price to earnings ratio:

1. Stirling, Scotland, 2.57
2. Renfrewshire, Scotland, 2.75
3. South Ayrshire, Scotland, 2.75
4. East Ayrshire, Scotland, 2.78
5. S. Lanarkshire, Scotland, 2.83
6. Falkirk, Scotland, 2.86
7. West Lothian, Scotland, 2.86
8. North Ayrshire, Scotland, 2.89
9. Hartlepool, North East, 2.91
10. Rossendale, North West, 2.92

Looks like that's a GB only list mate because last week they were saying on telly how the lowest house prices were in Craigavon, Co Armagh.

Hillbilly1

GlynD wrote: »

Looks like that's a GB only list mate because last week they were saying on telly how the lowest house prices were in Craigavon, Co Armagh.

GB wuld include NI, but it is house price to earnings ratio. So while house prices might be low, earnings may also be low.

artbaron

I guess it depends what you take to mean by "value". Using the mathematical definition as spend against final assets, as compared with other parts of the country, you can pinpoint a specific place and it's job done. My idea of value is spend against benefit and benefit is largely subjective.

Bigmoney2

cepheus wrote: »

Lancs is were I originally came from so that is definitely an option, but only people I have maintained contact with to any great extent are in the Wirral now. There seem to be some cheap areas about 5 miles NW of Chester for some reason, it may be due to the type of properties though possibly a lot of ex council. Low crime rate.

I'm on the Wirral, so ask away, It's very convenient for Liverpool , Chester, Manchester with good transport links.

There is a huge range of property from cheaper terraces to executive/ footballers style places within a few miles.

http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-22863789.html lower end

http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-33117767.html higher end.

North Wales may also be an option as it tends to give a bit more for your money but still within reach of amenities such as Chester, Wrexham, Crewe etc.

http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-37573301.html

or if you don't mind being more 'remote' this is nice for the money.
http://www.rightmove.co.uk/new-homes-for-sale/property-18090388.html

(sorry just realised this is a holiday home only, very nice though).

cepheus

Berislav_Zlokovic wrote: »

For example, pleasant 4-bed detached for £270k in Newton Mearns, where Glasgow's people of quality live.

that's the sort of price I could get down here in the South East, well perhaps Wiltshire anyway.

Don't need to go that far. This is near where my Brother lives
3 bedroom detached house for sale £165,000

COVERDALE DRIVE, FENISCOWLES, BLACKBURN

http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-23770959.html

cepheus

Bigmoney2 wrote: »

or if you don't mind being more 'remote' this is nice for the money.
http://www.rightmove.co.uk/new-homes-for-sale/property-18090388.html

(sorry just realised this is a holiday home only, very nice though).

Had to laugh, that is remote, I will send that picture to my friend who wants somewhere to take her dogs for walks!

Anglesey looks like a good bet though there are plenty of decently priced properties which aren't situated in a dump.

Purleygirl

For the people who said Northern Ireland, I would tend to agree. Moved to Donegal several years ago from England and love it, Donegal is in the Republic but borders the North, or Northern Ireland. Donegal is beautiful, the people are so friendly, you can leave cars, doors unlocked, kids can roam free without fear of molestation and you housewise you get a lot for your money. I know that isn't everything, but for us personal safety was a big issue. Some parts of Northern Ireland are breathtakingly beautiful and for the most part, people are very welcoming and friendly. Everything and everyone just seems that bit calmer. It's a tough question to answer, because everyone wants different things out of life.Maybe you should do a short list, go and stay in b and b's and tour the area, while looking at properties. That way you can get a really good feel for an area. Good luck.

MoneyWealthKnowledge

According to the most recent Nationwide house price index report (although not entirely accurate of course) you'll get the most value for your money in Northern Ireland or the North. On average houses in this area are a third of the average price in London and half the price of those in the regions surrounding London or in the South East.

Depends if you can handle living in the North if you're from down Sarf!