But finding that forever home can be a difficult task, with many factors to consider. A new study from Bequests.co.uk has assessed the best UK cities to find a permanent abode based on a variety of factors including the average number of years homeowners stay, average house price and the value change over 10 years, alongside the quality of schools, crime levels and number of GPs. Listed are the five cities that ranked the highest, followed by the five that ranked the lowest, if you’re looking for a forever home in the UK.
. Typical brick town houses in Oxford. England, UK
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. Swansea
Average number of years homeowners stay: 64. Average price paid: £183,025. Value change over 10 years: £42,234. Overall score: 7.71/10. Photo: Shutterstock
. Belfast
Average number of years homeowners stay: 9. Average price paid: £136,436. Value change over 10 years: £32,750. Overall score: 7.17/10. Photo: Shutterstock
. Cardiff
Average number of years homeowners stay: 63. Average price paid: £248,767. Value change over 10 years: £78,264. Overall score: 6.64/10. Photo: Shutterstock
9. Southend-On-Sea
Average number of years homeowners stay: 7. Average price paid: £316,478. Value change over 10 years: £90,309. Overall score: 3.94/10. Photo: Shutterstock
10. Southampton
Average number of years homeowners stay: 3. Average price paid: £291,555. Value change over 10 years: £90,264. Overall score: 4.16/10. Photo: Shutterstock