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L&G lowers lifetime mortgage rate as SR1 stays cheapest at £69,939
News 12 Aug 2026

L&G lowers lifetime mortgage rate as SR1 stays cheapest at £69,939

Legal & General has reduced rates for new Optional Payment Lifetime Mortgage customers by up to 1.00% for life. In Postcodes UK data, SR1 in Sunderland remains the cheapest district with an average property value of £69,939.

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Slow new-build sales amid record housing crowding in E12
News 12 Aug 2026

Slow new-build sales amid record housing crowding in E12

New data reveals one in eight new-build homes remain unsold after six months, yet the E12 postcode district in East London is the most crowded in the UK, with 31.6 households per postcode.

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Landlord turns lender: LS2 remains top rental district with 11.1% renting
News 11 Aug 2026

Landlord turns lender: LS2 remains top rental district with 11.1% renting

A landlord's shift from property to lending raises questions about the rental market, with LS2 (Leeds) topping the renting charts at 11.1%.

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Marsden’s £100m milestone highlights role of affordable postcodes like Sunderland’s SR1
News 11 Aug 2026

Marsden’s £100m milestone highlights role of affordable postcodes like Sunderland’s SR1

Marsden Building Society has reached a £100 million lending milestone, working with SPF Private Clients to offer flexible mortgages. Our data reveals that the cheapest postcode district, SR1 in Sunderland, has an average property price of just £69,939, underscoring the importance of accessible lending in more affordable areas.

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Housing market barely breathing: Sunderland’s SR1 remains cheapest at £69,939
News 10 Aug 2026

Housing market barely breathing: Sunderland’s SR1 remains cheapest at £69,939

Industry figures say the market is not broken but barely breathing. Our latest postcode data reveals that even the cheapest district, SR1 in Sunderland, highlights the deep affordability challenges stalling activity.

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Remortgage activity picks up as homeowners search for cheaper ground
News 10 Aug 2026

Remortgage activity picks up as homeowners search for cheaper ground

With remortgage searches climbing 7% in July, affordability remains the top concern. New data from Postcodes UK reveals the cheapest postcode district in the country, where average property prices sit at just £69,939.

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