CIA Landlord has analysed how long it takes the average person to save for a deposit around the UK. These are the 15 cities where savers struggled the most, taking into account average house prices in each area, as well as average deposits, monthly salary and spending and average monthly savings.
. Cambridge
Time taken to save for a deposit: 52.2 months (Photo: Shutterstock) Photo: Shutterstock
. London
Time taken to save for a deposit: 50.5 months (Photo: Shutterstock) Photo: Shutterstock
. Peterborough
Time taken to save for a deposit: 48.3 months (Photo: Shutterstock) Photo: Shutterstock
1. Cambridge
Time taken to save for a deposit: 52.2 months (Photo: Shutterstock) Photo: Shutterstock
2. London
Time taken to save for a deposit: 50.5 months (Photo: Shutterstock) Photo: Shutterstock
3. Peterborough
Time taken to save for a deposit: 48.3 months (Photo: Shutterstock) Photo: Shutterstock
4. York
Time taken to save for a deposit: 45.6 months (Photo: Shutterstock) Photo: Shutterstock