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Shildon Named UK’s Most Affordable Town for Families

3/23/2026

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  • Shildon in County Durham is named Britain’s most affordable town for families to buy a home, with a price-to-earnings ratio of 1.36, per Zoopla’s analysis of 300 towns.
  • Other affordable towns are Ferndale, Wales (1.85), and Cumnock, Scotland (1.68).
  • Richard Donnell of Zoopla says the housing market remains busy.
  • North East buyers can find cheaper homes than in southern England, though proximity to employment centers may be a concern.