Beverley named one of the best towns in the UK for commuters
CHANGING PRIORITIES IN HOUSING MARKET
OFTEN voted as one of the best places in the country to live, the market town of Beverley has now been revealed as one of the top six commuter towns in the UK, following an historic boom in the housing market.
With less focus now on commute times and more emphasis on what homeowners can get for their money, Hunters estate agents has reviewed the top six commutable towns based on key lifestyle staples, including access to green space, transport routes, school performance and value for money against average house prices.
Experts have spent the last quarter speculating over the phenomenal boom across the housing market over the past 18 months, as prices soared and property sales reached a record high, in what was thought to be solely driven by the stamp duty holiday.
However, recent research has shown that the spike in sales has continued, with purchasers no longer put off by the additional cost of buying, and better quality of life being a major factor in home-buying decisions.
Hunters found that 47 per cent of buyers are now more likely to
look for a rural location as a key characteristic, alongside an easy commute, than they are a city centre location, as the pandemic removed the rose-tinted glasses, which previously dressed up city life.
With nine in ten people believing nature and green space are good for mental health and wellbeing, purchasers are now in search of a rural escape and the quintessential great British towns, which are in commutable reach of the UK’S bustling cities.
Beverley helped top the list for its proximity to York and Hull, diverse property market, and how the lively market town attracts tourists and shoppers from across the region.
Hunters said: “Beverley is a market and minster town fondly referred to as ‘The Jewel of East Yorkshire.’
“Voted one of the best places to live in the UK, this cultural hub is a picturesque commuter town with road, bus and train links to York and Hull.
“Beverley is home to a lively market, attracting tourists and shoppers from all over, with an annual literature festival, kite festival, and a biennial puppet festival also proving popular.
“Horse racing is a longstanding sport in the area, with Beverley Racecourse dating back to 1690.
“House values in the town range from £70,000 to £300,000 for apartments to family homes, with the average house price for a three-bedroom semi being in the region of £170,000. Due to the diversity of properties in Beverley, it is not uncommon to see properties for sale in excess of £1m.”
Hunters said that, last year in Beverley, the average sold price was £228,691.
“On a £500,000 budget, you could purchase a detached fourbed house with a modern interior, integral single garage and a spacious garden,” the agents said.