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Primary school location important in UK home-buyer book

Philippines News.Net
Tuesday 24th November, 2009

Homes that sit near the best performing primary schools in England can cost more than similar properties elsewhere.
Homes that sit near the best performing primary schools in England can cost more than similar properties elsewhere.

UK research has found that £19,500 can be the approximate difference in price if a house is close to a primary school with a high Sats pass rate.

The biggest premiums have been seen in Yorkshire and Humberside where primary school catchment areas are relatively small.

A child is given a primary scholl position in the UK based on the proximity of an applicant's home to the school.
 

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