An estate agency has shared its list of the top 10 homes that garnered the most attention this month, featuring properties like a five-acre bungalow in the countryside and one with deep roots in English football history.

The recent House Price Index reveals that the average home in the UK is valued at £269,000. However, the most sought-after Purplebricks property in July was listed for £100,000 less, offering a great deal for those in the market.

The three-bedroom-end of terrace home on Garcia Drive, Ashington, Northumberland is steeped in footballing history.

This northeastern town, once renowned as the world’s largest coal mining village, holds a significant place in football lore as the birthplace of England’s 1966 World Cup champions, Bobby and Jack Charlton.

With its strategic location and strong transport connections, the town is ideal for commuters traveling to Newcastle or Sunderland.

Built across three floors, the property has one bathroom and spacious rooms with plenty of natural light throughout.

The kitchen, living room and garden all boast modern, newly decorated furnishings, ready for any family to move in straight away.

Currently listed at £155,000, this property is priced below the town’s average of £199,966, as indicated by the latest House Price Index.

According to the latest House Price Index (HPI), the average Northumberland home has increased by nine per cent in value during the past 12 months, meaning that the typical property in the area has seen an increase in value of £17,197.

A person in Northumberland, earning the area’s £36,800 average salary, would pay around £689 in monthly mortgage payments on this house, assuming a 25-year deal at 4.5 per cent, and with a 20 per cent deposit of £31,000, according to a mortgages calculator.

Three-bed seaside semi-detached home in a coastal town 

This is the second most admired property by house-hunters thanks to its ready-to-go appeal and location.

Located in Greenhow Grove, Hartlepool, the property offers both pristine appeal and an attractive location.

The town is renowned for its association with the Royal Navy and shipbuilding.

The property’s centrepiece is its beautifully maintained garden, which features an outhouse stocking a collection of alcohol as well as a roulette machine.

The upper level showcases three newly fitted grey carpets in each of the three bedrooms.

Additionally, the house has a fully tiled bathroom fitted with a contemporary three-piece suite and overhead shower.

The property is on the market for £190,000, which comes in just above the average price of £140,180 for the area, according to the latest HPI data.

The family home, which lies between the cities of Middlesbrough and Sunderland, is a stone’s throw from the nearest train station of Seaton Carew, at just 0.2 miles.

In the past year, the average house price in Hartlepool has increased by 19 per cent, which works out at an increase of over £26,000.

Someone in Hartlepool, earning the town’s £34,731 average salary, would pay around £844 in monthly mortgage payments on this house, assuming a 25-year deal at 4.5 per cent, and with a 20 per cent deposit of £38,000.

Two-bed peaceful stone cottage in Lancashire village

This home is perfect for anyone looking for a peaceful retreat.

Located on Blackburn Road, in the village of Egerton, this property is packed full of exposed stonework and hardwood flooring throughout the living room and dining room.

The characterful cottage has a cosy feel inside as well as a decently sized garden area on the outside.

The location of Egerton is an attractive proposition for any house-hunter looking to escape the hustle and bustle of the city while also being able to commute to and from regularly, with the village only being three miles from Bolton and 12 miles from Manchester.

The village is also where Bolton Wanderers FC were originally founded back in 1874 under the name Christ Church FC.

This £239,500 property has a higher asking price than the average home in the Bolton area, which is £193,919, according to the latest HPI data.

In the past 12 months, the average property in the area has risen by five per cent meaning a price rise of over £9,000.

A buyer earning the area’s average salary of £33,300 would pay around £1,064 in monthly mortgage payments on this cottage, assuming a 25-year deal at 4.5 per cent, and with a 20 per cent deposit of £48,000.

Four-bed rural detached Stable Cottage for horse lovers  

This home would be a great place for a family of equestrians, given that it comes with paddocks, two stables, a hay barn and a tack room.

This rural retreat – known as ‘Bay Tree Cottage’ – is in Birchwood in the Malvern Hills and offers panoramic views of the surrounding ‘Midlands Alps’.

The property includes three bathrooms, a sitting room with an inglenook fireplace and a wood burner, with an additional family room/snug which is open plan to vaulted dining.

In total, the property boasts 1.84 acres of land where you can also find a games room, with a toilet and a kitchenette inside.

The average property price in Malvern is £327,451, less than the £730,000 price tag on this home. However, in the past 12 months, property prices in Malvern have seen a decline of minus five per cent which means that they are about £15,000 cheaper to buy.

A buyer earning the £37,430 average salary for the area would pay around £3,262 in monthly mortgage payments on this house, assuming a 25-year deal at 4.5 per cent, and with a 20 per cent deposit of £143,000.

Three-bed Bungalow with a river running through the garden

This home in Cam, Dursley, features a natural river that flows through the five-acre garden.

Cam is a peaceful village located on the edge of the Cotswolds and contiguous to the town of Dursley, north of Bristol and south of Gloucester.

This modernly decorated property contains three bedrooms with one being an ensuite, as well as a double-length garage and a kitchen skylight.

According to the latest House Price Index, the average property price in South Gloucestershire is £340,901, an increase of five per cent from last year, meaning an average added worth of over £16,000.

However, this property is put on the market for the asking price of £800,000.

A person earning the average salary of £45,800 in South Gloucestershire would pay around £3,579 in monthly mortgage payments on this house, assuming a 25-year deal at 4.5 per cent, and with a 20 per cent deposit of £156,000.

Four-bed family Yorkshire home with its own man cave

This spacious family home in Bradford, Yorkshire, is a standout property thanks to its huge open plan living room/dining room as well as its ‘man cave’ outhouse.

The property, located on Tyersal View, is an attractive proposition to prospective buyers as soon as they see it, thanks to its large, gated driveway.

Bradford is a proud working-class Yorkshire city famous for its production of wool during the Industrial Revolution, where it earned the title ‘Wool Capital of the World’.

This family home is valued at £250,000, which is slightly more than the area’s average of £180,408.

Homes in Bradford have seen an eight per cent rise in the past year, meaning their value has increased in general by over £14,000, making Bradford a great investment.

A buyer in Bradford earning the city’s £36,700 average salary would pay around £1,111 in monthly mortgage payments on this house, assuming a 25-year deal at 4.5 per cent, and with a 20 per cent deposit of £50,000.

Three-bed quiet semi-detached home in town on the doorstep of Manchester

This home is an exceptional opportunity for any house hunter near Manchester who wants more of a quiet area to go home to, thanks to its large garden and location.

The property on Shrewsbury Road includes a decent-sized front lawn and patio with plenty of space to park a car, as well as a large kitchen and living room.

The Manchester property boasts three bedrooms as well as three bathrooms, and would be perfect for a small family.

Specifically, the property can be found in the Droylsden area, which is only a four-mile trip outside of central Manchester, while also being a more restful retreat near Ashton canal, which runs through the heart of the more sleepy mill town.

The £290,000 home is a little bit more expensive than properties within Manchester, which have an average price of £256,579. Property values in the area have risen by around three per cent meaning a rise of over £8,000 in the last year.

A buyer in Manchester earning the city’s £46,400 average salary would pay around £1,295 in monthly mortgage payments on this house, assuming a 25-year deal at 4.5 per cent, and with a 20 per cent deposit of £57,000.

Modern two-bed end-of-terrace in historic market town  

This home in Morpeth, Northumberland, is a highly attractive property for house-hunters.

Morpeth is a historic market town in Northumberland, England, lying on the River Wansbeck and famous for Morpeth Castle and the 13th-century chantry, which houses the Bagpipe museum.

The property is not only modern-looking from the outside but also from within, as it features a sleek new kitchen and bathroom.

House-hunters will immediately be drawn to the garden of this house as it is immaculately maintained, containing a shed, a seating area and a patch of grass giving owners the option to have everything that they could want.

This home has a listing price of £150,000, which is cheaper than the average Northumberland home of £199,966, according to the latest House Price Index.

The average price of properties in Northumberland has risen by nine per cent since last year, meaning that properties have seen an overall valuation rise of over £17,000.

A buyer earning the Northumberland average salary of £36,800 would pay around £666 in monthly mortgage payments on this home, assuming a 25-year deal at 4.5 per cent, and with a 20 per cent deposit of £30,000.

Quiet three-bed semi-detached home on a cul-de-sac in Derbyshire village  

This house can be found on a quiet cul-de-sac within the sleepy Derbyshire village of Littleover.

Littleover is about three miles away from Derby and gets its name from’Little Ufre’ (Domesday book), and in Old English, over meant a slope or little hill.

The property contains a spacious living room area with a large bay window and a cosy wood-burning stove.

Outside, the garden is a vast size fit for activities as well as hosting, with a built-in decking area.

The Derbyshire home is valued at £292,000, which is a little over the Derbyshire average house price of £232,454, according to the latest House Price Index.

July’s HPI also revealed that the average Derbyshire property has risen by six per cent in the past year, meaning that they have gained an additional value of over £14,000.

Typically, the average yearly salary of someone living in or nearby Derby takes home £46,300, this would means that a buyer in the area would pay £1,300 in monthly mortgage payments on this house – assuming a 25-year deal at 4.5 per cent, and with a 20 per cent deposit of £58,000.

First-time buyer’s three-bedroom dream in the steel city 

Last but certainly not least on this month’s top 10 list is this three-bed terraced house in Sheffield is a dream opportunity for first-time buyers or potential investors looking to make their mark on the Yorkshire city.

The South Yorkshire city of Sheffield is known as the UK’s ‘Steel City’ due to its steel-making factories in the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries.

Sheffield is also home to the world’s oldest football club, Sheffield FC, which was founded back in 1857.

This northern property offers would-be buyers a huge living room area which leads directly into the garden space.

The home also showcases an attractive renovated kitchen area fit with wood and tiles.

The garden is also a standout because of its huge decking area, which is primed and ready for hosting a BBQ or social gathering this summer.

This £170,000 property is cheaper than the city’s average of £217,791. In a year, the average Sheffield home has increased by five per cent and by over £11,000 in value.

A person in the steel city earning the £41,600 average salary would pay around £755 in monthly mortgage payments on this house, assuming a 25-year deal at 4.5 per cent, and with a 20 per cent deposit of £34,000.

Tom Evans, Sales Director at Purplebricks Estate Agency, said: ‘We’re seeing huge amounts of interest in these properties from both online viewers to viewings and offers, and it’s clear to see why, there are some great opportunities on the market right now.’