A North Wales county has been named one of the most affordable places to live in the UK, according to recent study.
With the cost of living crisis still ongoing, finding somewhere to live that won't break the bank can be difficult, whether you are looking to buy or rent.
To help, the experts at Make My Blinds have released a list of the top 10 most affordable places in the UK to live.
To determine the most affordable locations the experts looked at a range of data, including annual salary, bankruptcy rate and rental prices.
The Welsh county of Ceredigion was found to be the most affordable place to live in the UK followed by Staffordshire Moorlands and East Riding of Yorkshire.
Most affordable places to live in the UK
The top 10 most affordable places to live in the UK, according to Make My Blinds, are:
- Ceredigion
- Staffordshire Moorlands
- East Riding of Yorkshire
- Rushcliffe
- Monmouthshire
- Gwynedd
- Bromsgrove
- Chorley
- Lancaster
- Amber Valley
Gwynedd among most affordable places to live in the UK
Gwynedd was the sixth most affordable place to live in the UK, according to the study by Make My Blinds.
Gwynedd scored an overall affordability rating of 6.85 out of 10, compared to Ceredigion which scored 7.72.
The North Wales county boasted the cheapest average monthly rental price (one bed-flat) of any location in the top 10 list with £400.
Gwynedd also had one of the lowest average house prices (per square metre) at £2071.
Two other Welsh counties also made the top 10 list.
Ceredigion was the most affordable place to live in the UK, according to Make My Blinds, while Monmouthshire finished just ahead of Gwynedd in fifth.
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