St Albans ranked as the number one place for first-time buyers (Image: Getty Images)
New research has revealed the best UK town for those wanting to get onto the property ladder.
According to Wayfair, is the best city in the UK for first-time buyers.
The city scored 94.7 out of 100 for its quality of life and ability to save in just 24 months for a deposit.
has revealed it takes an average of just under five years (58 months and 18 days) for one person to save for a first property in the UK.
With ever-changing rates and the rising , this milestone can seem far away for many hopeful .
St Albans is home to beautiful architecture and impressive countryside (Image: Getty Images)
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The research concluded the best cities for first-time buyers by combining quality of life and how long on average it takes for buyers to save.
boasts a high quality of life score of 178, thanks to scoring highly (84.72) on the Health Care Index and Climate Index (87.4).
The city also scored highly on the Safety Index (76.48), providing reassurance about the city’s low crime rate.
is known for its unique ancient Roman architecture, medieval streets, and lush green parks, it offers a unique and idyllic living experience.
The small city has a welcoming and cosy community feeling but also has a range of amenities such as a busy shopping high street, cafes, bars, pubs, and parks.
The research by Wayfair concluded the top 10 best places in the UK for first-time buyers (Image: Getty Images)
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In second place is Lisburn in Northern Ireland which scored 75.7, both with high quality of life scores and taking almost less than three years on average to save for a deposit.
In third place was Stirling in Scotland which scored 72.2 overall.
The top 10 places in the UK which are are:
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St Albans
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Lisburn
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Stirling
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Coventry
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Newcastle-upon-Tyne
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Belfast
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Perth
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Chester
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York
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Lichfield