The UK's 16 best market towns revealed by property experts: They’re Britain’s most sought-after postcodes. Here’s how to buy in one for just £191,000 - and the hidden gem just an hour from London By Fred Redwood Updated: 07:22 EDT, 22 August 2024 e-mail 8 View comments Most high streets these days are a sad mix of vape shops, Costas and probably a betting shop or two. So, where do you move to if you want a strong community, welcoming coffee shops and vibrant atmosphere all within walking distance? The answer is a market town.
With their gravel-voiced traders, colourful open-air stalls and milling crowds, market towns are now some of the most sought-after postcodes in the country. From a tiny town in Wales with an average house price of just £191,000 to a foodie hotspot in Shropshire and an eccentric community in Devon, we’ve consulted property experts and estate agents across the country to bring you a list of Britain’s best market towns. Market Harborough, Leicestershire St Dionysius Church in Market Harborough, which has a six-day-a-week market One of the luxurious four bedrooms in a mock-Georgian house on Leicester Road which is available for £664,995 Average sold price last year: £351,000 Located in the heart of the beautiful Leicestershire countryside in between Kibworth and Wistow, Market Harborough has a six-day-a-week market which is a cut above.
Being indoors and protected from the elements, the stalls are like well-presented shop windows, especially Jo.