The 'underrated’ town with Lake District on its doorstep named 'UK's most affordable place to live'
manchestereveningnews.co.ukAn 'underrated' town that sits on the edge of the Lake District has been named the country's most affordable place to live and work in 2025, according to a new report by The Telegraph.
To the south of Cumbria lies Barrow-in-Furness, a port town which not only boasts cheaper-than-average house prices, above-average salaries and a low cost of living, but locals and estate agents say it's a hidden gem.
Barrow’s average salary of £37,962 is slightly higher than the national standard of £37,430, whilst house prices fall drastically below the UK average of £293,000 at just £185,073.
Telegraph Money analysed national data comparing average house prices, average earnings, food and energy bills and commuting costs for “travel to work areas” (TTWA) across England and Wales.
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