Why 'hidden gem' Kirkby has become one of the country's property hotspots

Data from Rightmove showed Kirkby was the North West's hotspot for new buyer demand in January.

Enquiries for properties in the town more than doubled compared to last year, while average asking prices have risen by 11.9% annually.

This meant that the average asking price for a home in Kirkby was £127,787 in January 2022.