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Glasgow Suburbs Dubbed 'Commuter Hotspots' See Sharpest Price Rises in UK
Rightmove said affordable commuter areas around Glasgow and Manchester posted the strongest asking-price gains, led by Falkirk at 13.5% and Rochdale at 8.7%.
- Commuter hotspots near Glasgow and Manchester are leading Britain's annual price growth, outpacing more expensive southern markets, according to new research from Rightmove.
- Colleen Babcock, a property expert at Rightmove, described "two very different stories" playing out across Britain's commuter markets as buyers seek value within reach of major northern cities.
- Falkirk led growth at 13.5% to £183,596, while Rochdale prices rose 8.7% to £238,115; London hotspots like Broxbourne command asking prices of £654,263.
- Since the pandemic, NAEA Propertymark president Ian Harris identified a shift toward hybrid living, with buyers favoring locations offering easy commuter access alongside desirable out-of-city amenities.
- Rightmove's analysis suggests affordability remains a primary driver for those moving beyond main city locations, with price growth consistently more subdued in cities than surrounding areas.
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