The town 12 miles from Glasgow that has been named the UK's strongest property market for growth

Motherwell has been named the property market with the strongest prospect for growth in the UK by Zoopla. Scotland made up the bulk of the top 10, with Glasgow placed second on the list. Wigan in the north west of England was the only non-Scottish area to make the top 10.

Richard Donnell , executive director at Zoopla said: "Whether you're buying or selling, local housing market conditions matter more than ever when making housing decisions in 2026. Basing decisions on the value of a home, affordability, demand and selling times in the local area will help sellers and buyers move with greater confidence.

"Our analysis highlights the areas with the strongest potential for continued growth in sales activity and above-average house price rises in 2026.

"While prospects are strongest in Scotland and northern England , opportunities exist across the UK where demand and affordability remain well aligned. Price growth is expected to be slower in lower-ranked markets, particularly across parts of southern England and London , although improving affordability means the outlook in London is more positive than in recent years."