A Sussex town has seen the sharpest drop in house prices among commuter hotspots in Britain.
Haywards Heath has recorded a 4.8 per cent fall in average asking prices over the past year, bringing a typical home down to £461,066, according to Rightmove.
The property website examined asking prices for homes in commuter locations around six cities: London, Manchester, Glasgow, Birmingham, Bristol and Cardiff.
Haywards Heath was chosen in relation to its rail links to London.
Average asking prices in Glasgow and Manchester saw the biggest rises, climbing 2.9 per cent and 1.8 per cent respectively.
Falkirk, in Stirlingshire, saw the largest rise, up 13.5 per cent.
Estate agents say commuter belt towns can appeal to buyers seeking a balance between proximity to work and access to green space, community amenities, and a different pace of life.
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Colleen Babcock, property expert at Rightmove, said: "Our data highlights two very different stories playing out across some of Britain’s commuter markets.
"In the more affordable locations around Glasgow and Manchester, asking prices are rising strongly as buyers look for value within reach of major cities.
"Meanwhile, some of the more expensive commuter hotspots are seeing prices ease, which could create opportunities for buyers who may previously have been priced out."
Haywards Heath was followed by Maidenhead in Berkshire, which saw a 3.9 per cent decline, and Bath in Somerset, where prices fell by 3.8 per cent.
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