aberystwyth is one of the most house-proud towns in the UK with residents spending more than any other town on making their homes greener, according to a recent study.

For a second year, researchers polled homeowners from 30 towns and cities to determine where the most house-proud Brits live.

Each place was awarded points based on their efforts to improve and upkeep their homes during the past year - considering things such as money spent on improvements, and time spent cleaning.

Oxford was named the most house-proud city, with its residents spending the most money on improvements and furnishings, with Aberystwyth coming in third on the list.

Those living in Aberystwyth invested more money in making their homes greener than anywhere else - £519 during the past 12 months.

And more of those living in Aber consider themselves to be house proud than all the cities polled - 69 per cent, with only 20 per cent considering themselves houseproud in Cheltenham.

One of the trends, which emerged from the 2020 report, was the number of home office areas created - but in 2021 this figure dropped by 26 per cent.

Instead, as lockdown restrictions were relaxed, people prioritised areas of their homes where they would likely entertain guests - such as their kitchens and gardens.

The rooms which got the most investment were areas of the home where guests are likely to venture - the garden (£403.92), living room (£371.61), and bathroom (£348.66).

Mike Fairman, CEO of Checkatrade, said: “2020 put a strain on our homes, as we repurposed rooms and pushed their capabilities and robustness to their limits.

“As we returned to a more ‘normal’ way of living in 2021, it’s not surprising that almost a third of us have re-evaluated the relationship we have with our homes.

“This has no doubt contributed to why we’re all so loved- up - and we’re expecting this to be reflected in continued home improvement investment in 2022.’’