Overview

• Zoopla’s analysis of January–May 2025 listings excluded London and assessed cottage markets across Britain.
• North Lanarkshire leads the affordability ranking with a median asking price of £83,500.
• Sunderland ranks as the second most affordable market at £115,000 while demand hotspots include Blackburn with Darwen, Bradford and Southampton at median prices of £157,500, £200,000 and £280,000.
• Derbyshire Dales offers the most choice with cottages accounting for 21.4% of its property listings.
• The cottagecore trend drove “cottage” into Zoopla’s top search terms for 2024 and continues to fuel competitive buyer interest.