Neighbours have praised their 'friendly' area where house prices have rocketed after it was revealed some areas have seen an increase of nearly 100 percent in the last decade. Analysis of data from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) shows house price percentage increases in three areas of the county were amongst the top 50 in the UK since 2013.
The average home in Nottingham cost £99,010 in 2013 but now it costs £193,860, meaning property in the city saw the 23rd biggest percentage increase in the country. Gedling borough also saw significant growth, with the average home price increasing by 93 percent since 2013, from £131,340 to £253,000.
Further north, Ashfield's average house price increase over the last decade came in at 48th in the country, rising 88 percent. Neighbours in Gedling village explained why they thought its popularity had pushed prices higher, citing high-quality schools and the wider borough's convenient location.
