The latest market analysis underpins the BBC housing affordability calculator.
The '
Where can I afford to live?' calculator uses the latest available pricing and rental data by residential property analysts
Hometrack. The calculator also factors in the assumption that you need a deposit of at least 5% to get a mortgage. Use this useful online tool to see where you can live based on how much you can afford to spend on monthly rent or mortgage payments.
Whether you are home-hunting or planning for the future, try using this calculator to see where in the country you could afford to live - and would it be cheaper to rent or buy?
The calculator will provide households with a detailed understanding of what housing types and tenure are affordable in the markets where they want to live.
Enter your requirements and how much you'd like to pay on rent or mortgage repayments each month to see places in your price range. If you hover over an area and see a negative price - your deposit and monthly payments are more than the value of the property.
