Cumnock Named Britain's Most Affordable Town for Homebuyers

A new study by Zoopla reveals that homes in Cumnock, Scotland, cost just 1.1 times the average local household income, highlighting regional affordability disparities.

In Cumnock, East Ayrshire, Scotland, the average house price is £80,300, making it the most affordable town in Britain based on local income.
Zoopla's analysis shows that the average property in Great Britain costs 3.8 times the typical two-income household's earnings.
London remains the least affordable region, with an average house price of £560,800, equating to 5.8 times the typical household income.
Other affordable towns in the UK include Shildon in County Durham and Ashington in Northumberland, with house prices less than 1.4 times local incomes.
Despite affordability challenges, improvements have been noted in all 12 regions of Great Britain, with the South West showing the most significant change.