Britain's postcode price gap – could you save thousands by buying next door?
27-07-2026 01:02 via moneyweek.com

Britain's postcode price gap – could you save thousands by buying next door?

Homebuyers could save up to 47% on the price of their prospective home by looking for properties in neighbouring postcodes, according to new analysis from Lloyds.Those looking to buy a home in some of the UK’s most attractive postcodes are stuck paying a premium for location – but by looking at properties just beyond the boundaries, you could potentially spend hundreds of thousands of pounds less.On average, properties in postcodes next to the most sought-after locations are 28% chea
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