Thanks to aspirational TV programmes like Grand Designs, it’s no surprise that 1 in 7 Brits are currently researching the self-build process.

The government are also encouraging the demand by introducing more incentives to boost the number of self-builds by 35% year-on-year (13,000 to 20,000).

Insulation Express have uncovered the biggest opportunities in the UK for aspiring self-build homeowners, property investors and SME builders. The results have been collated into a map which highlights the top 30 cities; the data also includes the number of available plots and the average plot price for each city: https://www.insulationexpress.co.uk/blog/uks-biggest-self-build-opportunities/

Stand out stats include:
1 million Brits plan on building a self-build within the next year.
The average self-build homeowner makes a profit of 29% when selling their home.
49% of Brits dislike standard new builds making the flexibility of a self-build more appealing.
The average price of a plot in Liverpool (£817,000) is seven times more expensive than in Manchester (£91,062).

Top 10 Most Expensive Cities for Self-Build Plots
Insulation Express have also used their ‘self-build opportunities’ data to expose the most expensive cities for aspiring self-builders.

Top 10 Cheapest Cities for Self-Build Plots
Insulation Express’ have also uncovered the cheapest cities for self-build plot prices.