After being named Britain's most house-proud city last year Oxford has been left off the most recent list.

For a third year, researchers polled 2,597 homeowners to determine where the most house-proud Brits live.

Each city was awarded points based on their efforts to improve and upkeep their homes during the past year,  considering things such as money spent on improvements, and time spent cleaning.

Despite the ongoing cost-of-living crisis, homeowners from Glasgow spent more on their abodes than any other city in the past year - £5,940.

Last year, Oxford got the top spot with the study with people spending £9,329 on average to transform their homes.

Newcastle topped this year's list followed by Southampton and then Glasgow scored in the bottom in the past two years.

The research was commissioned by Checkatrade, as part of its annual Home Pride Index report, which found 55 per cent of homeowners claim they are 'house-proud', compared to 49 per cent 12 months ago.

Mike Fairman, CEO at Checkatrade, said: "Homeowners are more resilient than ever, not letting the cost-of-living deter them from home improvement projects.

"With the current uncertainty of the housing market, increased investments in spaces like lofts suggest homeowners are looking to make the most of what they have versus selling up and purchasing another property and are seeking support from experienced tradespeople to help."

Chelmsford, Norwich and Leeds came at the bottom of the list, with the Yorkshire city sat rock bottom.