Altrincham and Hale Britain's Second Most Sought After Suburb

Altrincham and Hale has been named Britain's second most sought after suburb.

Analysts from Hamptons International compared price growth in the suburbs and satellite villages around cities across England, Scotland and Wales (excluding London), to compile a list of best performers.

Cambourne and Hardwick in Cambridge topped the table, with 18.6 per cent year-on-year growth, bringing average house prices to £373,090.

Altrincham and Hale came in second place. The Telegraph, who commissioned the research, called it "the home hunting ground for any self-respecting local footballer or entrepreneur."

House prices in the WA15 postcode are up by more than 17 per cent year-on-year, coming in at an average of £439,629.

David Fell, research analyst at Hamptons International, said:

"Suburbs usually sit somewhere near the middle of a housing journey and are where people spend most of their time as a homeowner. The average suburban home is sold only once every 19 years, half as often as a city centre flat. And because people stay for such a long time, they're willing to pay big premiums to live in desirable suburbs.

"While first time buyers are more willing to take a punt on an area improving, suburban house hunters generally go for places that tick most of their boxes from day one."

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