The top 5 cheapest places to live in the South East
This article reveals the five cheapest places to buy property in the South East, which are significantly cheaper than the regional average. Discover more here.
The South East spans a huge part of the UK, including hotspots like Reading, Brighton and Winchester.
Over the last year, property prices were, on average, £527,338, but you can buy property for a lot cheaper if you know where to look.
Rightmove has revealed the more affordable areas in the South East to buy, based on average asking prices from April 2024.
Where are the cheapest places to live in the South East?
| Area | Average asking price |
|---|---|
| Southampton city centre | £233,270 |
| Ocean Village | £243,183 |
| East Cowes | £249,486 |
| Sandown | £255,245 |
| Dover | £256,607 |
Southampton city centre
You can buy property in Southampton City Centre for under half the regional average. A home in the area will typically set you back £233,270.
There are many attractions in the city centre, including a theatre, museums and several parks. It is only 90 minutes from London and Bath by train and less than an hour from Reading.
Ocean Village
The second most affordable area is Ocean Village, a development in Southampton with an average asking price of £243,183.
Less than a 20-minute walk from the city centre, Ocean Village is near shops, bars, restaurants and a cinema. As the name suggests, it’s also only minutes from the waterfront.
East Cowes
East Cowes, a town in the Isle of Wight, has an average asking price of £249,486.
It’s well-known for yachting, with many events taking place during Cowes Week, the largest sailing regatta of its kind in the world.
While Southampton is an hour and a half away by train and will take you at least an hour to get to Portsmouth, London is much further, at least three hours away by public transport.
Sandown
Sandown is a seaside town in the Isle of Wight with an average asking price of £255,245.
The seaside town has various attractions, including Sandown Beach and Wildheart Animal Sanctuary.
It takes around an hour and a half to get to Portsmouth.
Dover
Last on the list is Dover, a coastal town in Kent, which has an average asking price of £256,607.
Known as the 'Gateway to England,' local attractions include the White Cliffs and Dover Castle.
The town is half an hour away from Canterbury and at least around an hour from London by public transport.
Seek mortgage advice
Talking to a mortgage broker can help you find the right mortgage once you’ve decided on your ideal place to live.
You can find an independent mortgage broker on Unbiased.
See also:
The most expensive places to live in the South East
The cheapest places to live in London
The cheapest places to live in Yorkshire
The cheapest places to live in the West Midlands
The cheapest places to live in Wales
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