Kingston upon Hull has the best balance between affordable house prices and top quality education, according to analysis from tuition company Teachers To Your Home.

The city has 22.4% of its schools labelled as ‘outstanding’ and an average terraced house price of £119,953 over the past 12 months.

Three Rivers in Hertfordshire is in second place. The area has the third-highest percentage of ‘outstanding’ schools at 37.5%, though house prices are at a relatively expensive price of £568,877 for a semi-detached house.

Preston ranks third. The percentage of schools rated ‘outstanding’ is 21.5%, and the area has an average semi-detached house price of £183,385 over the past 12 months.

Gillian Dixon, chief executive of Teachers To Your Home, said: “It’s important to note that higher house prices don’t always mean you’re moving into areas with the best schools.

“For instance, Hertsmere has the 22nd highest average price for detached homes, at £1,063,355, yet only 8.2% of its schools are rated ‘outstanding’.

“The top ten areas are spread evenly across the north and south, so wherever you are in the country, there may be a location near you with better educational opportunities.”

Epsom and Ewell takes fourth place. This area in Surrey has the fourth-highest percentage of ‘outstanding’ schools at 35.3%, and the average terraced house price over the past 12 months is £458,689.

In fifth place is Norwich, which has an average price for a semi-detached house at £283,632, and 26.1% of its schools are labelled ‘outstanding’.

Via @PropertyWire