The South West of England is now the least affordable place to but a property in the UK. Recent research conducted by the Housing Charity Shelter revealed that people in the South West spent 23.3% of their salary on their mortgage compared to a UK average of 19.9%.

Director of Shelter Adam Sampson said: "The findings show that not only how difficult it is for first time buyers to get on the housing ladder, but that there will be extra pressure on the limited social housing stock."