People are paying a handsome premium to live in Keswick.
The average house price there is 77% higher than the rest of Cumbria.
Lloyds Bank has done the research into market towns.
Buyers looking to purchase in Keswick can expect to pay around £299,000; compared with £169,000 elsewhere in the county.
Andy Mason, Mortgages Director at Lloyds Bank, said: "Homes in market towns typically command a significant premium over their neighbouring towns. The quality of life benefits often associated with living in such locations are still proving popular among homebuyers. Market towns are often particularly attractive for those looking to move into more idyllic surroundings without sacrificing many of the important amenities they currently enjoy."
10 Market Towns with Highest Premium to County House Prices 2015
|
Market Town |
County |
Average House Price 2015 (£)* |
Average House Price in County 2015 (£) * |
Premium to County 2015* % |
|
Beaconsfield |
Buckinghamshire |
997,222 |
45,043 |
189% |
|
Bakewell |
Derbyshire |
351,092 |
175,327 |
100% |
|
Wetherby |
West Yorkshire |
325,677 |
162,995 |
100% |
|
Southwell |
Nottinghamshire |
290,713 |
159,295 |
83% |
|
Keswick |
Cumbria |
299,791 |
169,691 |
77% |
|
Middleton St George |
Durham |
218,668 |
130,35 |
68% |
|
Carnforth |
Lancashire |
238,184 |
148,475 |
60% |
|
Ormskirk |
Lancashire |
227,318 |
148,475 |
53% |
|
Bingham |
Nottinghamshire |
243,277 |
159,295 |
53% |
|
Longridge |
Lancashire |
223,802 |
148,475 |
51% |
|
All Market Towns in England |
|
250,686 |
226,748 |
1 |
Source: Land Registry * 12 months to June