New data has revealed that Wrexham is one of the cheapest places to earn a degree.

Research by L&C Mortgages has identified Wrexham as the eighth most affordable student town in the UK.

The town has an average monthly student expenditure of £808.71.

This figure includes an average rent of £328.75, as well as other student expenses such as groceries, gas and electricity, and transport costs.

The research provides an insight into the most affordable university towns and cities for students to live and study in.

The new data will be useful for students who have recently embarked on their university journey, as well as those preparing applications for the next academic year.

The findings show that towns and cities in the North of England and Wales are more affordable for students.

The top four student towns and cities with the lowest monthly expenditure are all in the North East and Wales.

Middlesbrough was identified as the most affordable student town in the UK, with an average monthly expenditure of £758.58.

Sunderland, Hull and Carmarthen followed in second, third and fourth places respectively.

Pontypridd, Bangor, Bradford and Huddersfield were also found to have low monthly student expenditures.

On the other hand, London was identified as the most expensive city for students at more than double the price of Middlesbrough with a monthly student expenditure of £1,542.44.

Other costly areas include Brighton, Oxford, Bristol, and Guildford.

An L&C Mortgages spokesperson 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.

“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."

There are some outliers to this divide though as Manchester in the North is the 46th most affordable city.

There are other factors separate from money that can impact a student's choice of university, like the courses that are on offer and the entry requirements.

The spokesperson said: "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."