Wrexham has been named one of the cheapest places for students to live in the UK.

The city came eighth in a list of the least expensive places, based on average monthly student expenditure.

This research was conducted by fee-free mortgage broker L&C Mortgages, which analysed the average cost of rent and other student expenses, including utilities, groceries, and transport.

Wrexham was ranked eighth, with a monthly student expenditure of £808.71 and an average rent of £328.75.

Other Welsh towns and cities in the top ten include Carmarthen, Pontypridd, and Bangor.

Carmarthen came fourth, with a monthly student expenditure of £786.69 and a rent average of £267.63.

Pontypridd came fifth, with students spending an average of £800.69 each month and paying an average rent of £282.05.

Bangor was ranked sixth, with a monthly expenditure of £802.27 and an average rent of £299.24.

Middlesbrough was found to be the cheapest place for students, with a monthly expenditure of £758.58 and an average rent of £286.81.

A spokesperson for L&C Mortgages said: "Choosing which universities to apply for is always a huge decision, and the town or city that a university is in will certainly inform someone’s choice.

"Not only does location greatly affect a student’s experience, but it also influences how comfortably and affordably they are able to live in their new home."

The spokesperson for L&C Mortgages said: "As the data shows, towns and cities in the north of England and in Wales tend to be on the more affordable side.

"By contrast, places in London and the south east of England tend to be more expensive.

"While this study does reinforce the north-south divide, there are some places that don’t follow the pattern – Manchester is the most expensive city for students in the north, ranking as the 46th most affordable."

At the other end of the spectrum, London was found to be the most expensive city for students, with a monthly student expenditure of £1,542.44 and an average rent price of £1,006.75.

Brighton and Oxford were the second and third most expensive, with monthly student expenditures of £1,410.33 and £1,291.13 respectively.

The spokesperson added: "Of course, there are more things to consider than affordability when selecting a university and rent prices can vary according to many factors, such as the number of bedrooms – so if you plan to attend university in one of the more expensive towns or cities, don’t be disheartened, as there may be cheaper options to consider.

"Ultimately, the choice of university will often hinge on the course and entry requirements.

"However, the cost of study is significant, and location can play a big part in that, so researching respective costs for different locations could help in the decision making.

"Hopefully, these figures help to give a feel for the impact of living costs, which could be food for thought for those looking ahead and mulling over where to go."