Are our top destinations for downsizing still the best value?

We look at how our top ten places for downsizing have fared over the winter

Homeowners looking to downsize may not have as much equity as they did before the recession. But for those moving out of London, it is a great time to make your money go farther, as property values in the capital recover faster than regional prices. In November, Bricks and Mortar published a list of best destinations for downsizers. With the already large gap between London and country prices set to widen even farther, according to Savills, we look at how our top ten places for downsizing have fared over the winter.

Melton Mowbray and the Vale of Belvoir

Homes in pork-pie country cost less than half of what you might pay for a London equivalent. Figures from Savills show that while the average home in