The pretty UK market town dubbed a 'mini York' - but with properties £42k cheaper

The bustling city of York is often recognised as one of the UK's most beautiful areas. Renowned for its rich history, medieval architecture and quirky streets such as The Shambles, the city is home to more than 202,000 people but welcomes a huge 9.4 million visitors annually.

But while York is one of the UK's most famed cities, around 40 miles away is a stunning market town, which just like York, has picturesque settings and fascinating heritage - but is significantly cheaper if you're looking for a new home.

Yarm, located along the bends of the River Tees, is known as one of the most beautiful areas in region and often dubbed as a 'mini York'. However, moving to the pretty town is much more affordable compared to York.

According to Rightmove, York's house prices over the last year stand at an overall average of £329,186, with terraced properties being sold the most at an average price of £336,939.

However, over in the North Yorkshire town, house prices are significantly lower, at an average of £286,838, which is around £42,000 less than the average in York.

The price of terraced properties in Yarm are also more than half the price of those in York, with the properties fetching £168,486 over the last year.

The town's attractive house prices aren't the only good thing it boasts. Yarm is also home to a thriving high street that has a mix of independent shops, cosy cafes and restaurants.

Its historical past can be explored through the streets and architecture, and including the stunning Yarm Bridge, one of the oldest remaining bridges in England.

A Yarm visitor on TripAdvisor shared: "Lovely visit to this village. Nice shops and friendly people would return. Found a parking space easily. Busy road through the centre of the long street but you can go down one side and up the other."

Another wrote: "Beautiful village with lots of parking on wide main street but it's very busy and can be difficult to find a parking place. We stopped at a pub on the riverside before crossing the bridge for lunch which was very nice."

Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council has plans to transform the town's high street with work beginning October 20.