Shildon: UK's Most Affordable Town for Family Homes
Shildon in County Durham tops Zoopla's affordability rankings for three-bedroom homes, with a price-to-earnings ratio of 1.36. Ferndale and Cumnock lead in Wales and Scotland.
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Shildon in County Durham, the world's first railway town, leads Zoopla's affordability rankings with a house price-to-earnings ratio of 1.36, highlighting a stark North-South divide in UK housing.
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Shildon: UK's Most Affordable Town for Families
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