

These are the 10 UK towns and cities where property values have increased the most
Ocean Finance analysed house prices in 50 of the UK’s largest cities and towns and compared the findings to prices 20 years ago, finding the average home has increased 78 per cent in value. Listed are the 10 UK areas which have seen the biggest rise in value since 2000.

1. Manchester
Average house price in 2000: £73,910. Average house price in 2020: £179,537. Percentage value change: 143 Photo: Shutterstock

2. Leicester
Average house price in 2000: £82,118. Average house price in 2020: £190,440. Percentage value change: 132 Photo: Shutterstock

3. Southend-on-Sea
Average house price in 2000: £132,239. Average house price in 2020: £287,173. Percentage value change: 117 Photo: Shutterstock

4. City of London
Average house price in 2000: £364,366. Average house price in 2020: £786,760. Percentage value change: 116 Photo: Shutterstock

5. Bristol
Average house price in 2000: £137,742. Average house price in 2020: £1786,760. Percentage value change: 112 Photo: Shutterstock

6. Kingston Upon Hull
Average house price in 2000: £57,730. Average house price in 2020: £116,876. Percentage value change: 102 Photo: Shutterstock