That’s especially the case in parts of Northumberland where the popularity of holiday and second homes has priced local residents out of the market.
Here are the 10 cheapest homes (excluding caravans) within 10 miles of Alnwick, as listed on RightMove.
5. Park View, Alnwick
This modern bright top floor apartment at Park View in Alnwick is on sale through Yopa for £89,250. Photo: RightMove
6. Chestnut Way, Widdrington Station
This two bedroom end of terrace home in Widdrington Station is priced at £90,000 with Rook Matthews Sayer. Photo: RightMove
7. Edwin Street, Amble
This three bedroom house at Edwin Street in Amble requires a full refurbishment and on sale for offers over £100,000 with Rook Matthews Sayer. Photo: RightMove
8. Swarland Terrace, Red Row
This three bedroom mid-terraced home in Red Row is for sale through Yopa for £110,000. Photo: RightMove