Why this Scottish city is one of the cheapest places in the UK to buy a home

A CITY in Scotland has been named one of the cheapest places in the whole of the UK for buying a home.

Analysis from Zoopla suggested that there are a handful of places across the country where it is relatively easy to find a property for under £150,000.

The research showed that just 12% of homes across Britain are priced at under £150,000, with locations like Sunderland in the north east of England boasting a remarkable 49% of properties for under this rate.

See the Scottish city that was named one of the cheapest places to buy a home in the UK

49% of homes in Aberdeen are priced under £150k(Image: Getty Images)

In Scotland, it was Aberdeen leading the way, with 49% of its listings being priced under £150,000, according to Propertymark and Zoopla.

Highlighting why the city is a great place to buy a home, Propertymark said: "Aberdeen is ideal for many families, as it is considered fairly safe, as well as having top-notch schools and colleges."

According to Visit Scotland, the city, which is the third largest in Scotland, is famous for its "sparkling granite buildings and monuments, a beautiful beach where you can spot dolphins, and the warming tones of 'Doric', the local Scots dialect you'll hear in the streets".

Aberdeen is also home to both the University of Aberdeen and Robert Gordon University and enjoys a number of green spaces like Duthie Park and Union Terrace Gardens.

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See the most affordable places in the whole of the UK for buying a home

Aberdeen is known for its many green spaces, including Union Terrace Gardens(Image: Getty Images)

These are the places in each region with the largest share of homes priced under £150k.

1. North East – Sunderland (SR): 49% (500 homes)
2. Scotland – Aberdeen (AB): 49% (600 homes)
3. North West – Blackpool (FY): 39% (690 homes)
4. Yorkshire & the Humber – Darlington (DL): 38% (660 homes)
5. Wales – Swansea (SA): 19% (1,450 homes)
6. West Midlands – Wolverhampton (WV): 19% (200 homes)
7. East Midlands – Lincoln (LN): 16% (490 homes)
8. South West – Plymouth (PL): 15% (820 homes)
9. East of England – Peterborough (PE): 13% (1,010 homes)
10. South East – Portsmouth (PO): 13% (990 homes)
11. London – Croydon (CR): 7% (220 homes)

Aberdeen was named the top place in the whole of Scotland for buying a home under £150,000.