SOUTHAMPTON is one of the worst cities to find a forever home in the UK, new data has shown.
Whether you're already on the property ladder or are renting and saving for your dream house, finding your 'forever home' can feel like a daunting task.
But research carried out by Bequest has shown that Southampton might not be the best place to settle.
The city was ranked the fifth worst city to find a forever home in the UK.
Owners will stay in their property for around three years, and the city has just 52 active GP's per 100,000 patients.
As well as this, there are 121.11 crimes recorded per 1,000 population in Southampton.
The average price paid for a house is £291,555 with an average size on 110m2.
Wales boasts the best cities to find a forever home out of the whole of the UK.
The three Welsh cities ranked, Swansea, Cardiff and Newport ranked first, third and fourth respectively. Newport and Swansea are also in the ten lowest average price for properties, meaning a forever home could be more affordable.
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