{"id":789668,"date":"2026-02-26T06:22:15","date_gmt":"2026-02-26T06:22:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/789668\/"},"modified":"2026-02-26T06:22:15","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T06:22:15","slug":"britains-first-time-buyer-hotspots-revealed-bebeez-international","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/789668\/","title":{"rendered":"Britain\u2019s first-time buyer hotspots revealed \u2013 BeBeez International"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>New research from Lloyds identifies the UK towns and cities where first-time buyers account for the largest share of mortgaged home purchases.<\/p>\n

Outside London, Manchester tops the list, with first-time buyers making up 70.2% of mortgaged purchases in 2025, up from 67.2% in 2024. Sandwell in the West Midlands follows, with 69.7% of buyers entering the market for the first time.<\/p>\n

The data suggests that despite recent challenges from higher prices and borrowing costs, certain areas remain accessible for those getting onto the property ladder.<\/p>\n

Next on the list comes Sandwell in the West Midlands, where first-time buyers made up 69.7% of the market.<\/p>\n

Top 10 areas with the biggest share of first-time buyers<\/strong><\/p>\n\nLocal authority area<\/strong><\/td>\nRegion<\/strong><\/td>\n% of FTBs among all buyers 20251<\/strong><\/td>\nAverage FTB price 20252<\/strong><\/td>\nDifference to regional average<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nManchester<\/strong><\/td>\nNorth West<\/td>\n70.2%<\/td>\n\u00a3230,090<\/td>\n+\u00a338,110<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nSandwell<\/strong><\/td>\nWest Midlands<\/td>\n69.7%<\/td>\n\u00a3185,235<\/td>\n-\u00a345,491<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nBirmingham<\/strong><\/td>\nWest Midlands<\/td>\n69.4%<\/td>\n\u00a3214,825<\/td>\n-\u00a315,900<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nLuton<\/strong><\/td>\nEastern England<\/td>\n69.4%<\/td>\n\u00a3251,798<\/td>\n-\u00a359,990<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nThurrock<\/strong><\/td>\nEastern England<\/td>\n68.2%<\/td>\n\u00a3289,819<\/td>\n-\u00a321,969<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nLeicester\/Oadby<\/strong><\/td>\nEast Midlands<\/td>\n66.9%<\/td>\n\u00a3221,663<\/td>\n+\u00a32,718<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nCoventry<\/strong><\/td>\nWest Midlands<\/td>\n66.5%<\/td>\n\u00a3193,022<\/td>\n-\u00a337,703<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nHarlow<\/strong><\/td>\nEastern England<\/td>\n66.1%<\/td>\n\u00a3265,156<\/td>\n-\u00a346,632<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nStevenage<\/strong><\/td>\nEastern England<\/td>\n65.9%<\/td>\n\u00a3286,949<\/td>\n-\u00a324,838<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nSalford<\/strong><\/td>\nNorth West<\/td>\n65.6%<\/td>\n\u00a3201,682<\/td>\n+\u00a39,703<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nGreat Britain average (excluding London)<\/strong><\/td>\n46.3%<\/td>\n\u00a3254,920<\/td>\nN\/A<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Amanda Bryden, Head of Mortgages, Lloyds:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\u201cChoosing your first home is a huge moment. Affordability is the number one priority for most first\u2011time buyers, and we\u2019re seeing more people cast their net wider to find places that match both their lifestyle and their budget.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThat flexibility can quite literally open up more doors. Manchester is a magnet for those seeking modern city-living, while increasing demand for Worcester\u2019s more historic charm shows just how quickly new and unexpected hotspots can emerge.<\/p>\n

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\u201cHomeownership remains one of the most effective ways to build long\u2011term financial security. If you\u2019re thinking about buying, speaking to a mortgage expert is a great first step. They can explain what\u2019s affordable for you and talk you through the support available, including low\u2011deposit options.\u201d<\/p>\n

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