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While Clacton residents discuss local issues ahead of the by-election, Postcodes UK reveals the extraordinary range in the sise of Britain’s built-up areas. One Herefordshire village occupies barely more than a few football pitches.
Read MoreProperty owners using freezer and growth shares to separate control from future value face another layer of planning: location. Postcodes UK data shows E12 is Britain's most crowded postcode district, with 31.6 households sharing each code. This density can signal stable rental demand and long-term asset strength for families building a portfolio to pass down.
Read MoreWith reports that most leasehold flats are failing to sell, we look at the postcode district with the largest proportion of young residents and what it suggests about buyer priorities.
Read MoreAs Santander announces rate cuts of up to 25 basis points on 230 products, Postcodes UK looks at how the move could make the UK’s cheapest postcode district, SR1 in Sunderland, even more accessible to buyers.
Read MoreA Guardian photo series showcases homes converted from pubs. Postcodes UK reveals that PO35 (Bembridge) has the highest proportion of over-65s at 46.0%, hinting at where such properties might be in demand.
Read MoreA new report shows Britons are staying in their homes for longer, put off by the sheer cost of moving and tepid price growth. Postcodes UK data reveals the nation's cheapest pockets, where a move is still relatively within reach.
Read MoreWe put a different UK postcode under the microscope every day at 12:30, and post every new data study as it lands. Follow along on Facebook.
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