Millions of Britons are living in areas where they are either unable to afford a mid-priced property, face a disproportionately high rent, or both, a Guardian analysis reveals.
The analysis, which is explained fully further down the page, has been conducted based on a typical local income. Readers can find out which areas are affordable for their individual, couple or family salary and an assumed deposit using this interactive tool.
Close to half of the postcode districts (48%) included in the research are “rental traps” – areas in which a family cannot afford to buy a mid-price property.
