An Oxfordshire street has been named as one of the most attractive in the UK.
St Helens Wharf in Abingdon made it into the top ten following a new SellHouseFast.co.uk survey of 1,000 respondents.
The people were asked to rank images of streets on attractiveness, appeal to families and how expensive they think the houses are.
Almost a fifth of respondents selected the Abingdon street as one of the most charming streets out of those provided.
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St Helens Wharf came in fifth place for where respondents would feel the most jealous if their friends lived there.
Adam Lawrence, estate agent at Propenomix, commented "There are a little over 14,000 households in Abingdon with an average of 21 sales per month.
“The turnover of around 1.8 per cent of housing per year is well below the national average, showing how comparatively rarely stock comes up in Abingdon.
“There is high demand in the rental market in Abingdon, and a limited number of properties available to rent, making it very much a landlord’s market.
"Abingdon is a typical historic market town with features of traditional English countryside living combined with proximity to Oxford.
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“The riverside location alongside excellent schools always means high desirability for families, professionals and retirees alike. This is reflected in a competitive property market.
“The 20-minute journey to Oxford means a “best of both worlds” approach for professionals who want city pay and opportunities, but a quieter lifestyle.”
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