The 13 UK cities where living next to a cathedral will boost the price of your home

Average property price (detached): £361,018

Average property price (Semi): £224,268

Average property price (terrace): £211,185

Average property price (flat): £211,185

The medieval city of Wells is home to one of the most beautiful cathedrals in Britain and is seen as an affluent area.

Average property price (detached): £367,433

Average property price (Semi): £242,994

Average property price (terrace): £215,620

Average property price (flat): £162,181

Salisbury Cathedral has the tallest church spire in Britain and also plays host to many art projects like Sophie Ryder's sculpture Dancing Ladies (pictured).

Average property price (detached): £368,428

Average property price (Semi): £230,692

Average property price (terrace): £212,088

Average property price (flat): £163,746

The sleepy market town is a favourite amongst retirees.

Average property price (detached): £386,892

Average property price (Semi): £179,913

Average property price (terrace): £125,560

Average property price (flat): £133,398

The third smallest cathedral in England was bombed and gutted during World War II but now living near the cathedral can see your property price rise.

Average property price (detached): £408,528

Average property price (Semi): £240,965

Average property price (terrace): £229,329

Average property price (flat): £178,184

Canterbury is small city but it hosts one of the grandest and most beautiful cathedrals in Britain. The cathedral is in the very centre of the city and is surrounded by the high street, old city walls and universities. It is also the seat of the most important official in the Church of England, the Archbishop of Canterbury.

Average property price (detached): £430,244

Average property price (Semi): £303,263

Average property price (terrace): £258,510

Average property price (flat): £173,479

Chelmsford may have one of the smallest cathedrals in the country, but it also boasts incredible transport links into London and is known as one of the more affluent parts of Essex.

Average property price (detached): £472,060

Average property price (Semi): £281,360

Average property price (terrace): £251,315

Average property price (flat): £193,232

Bristol consistently ranks as one of the best cities to live in the UK, thanks to its “great shopping, great scenery and great social scene,” according to the Sunday Times’ annual Best Places to Live in Britain report.

Average property price (detached): £502,253

Average property price (Semi): £313,287

Average property price (terrace): £301,261

Average property price (flat): £201,352

With a direct train into London in just 90 minutes, commuters are looking at the leafy Chichester as a way to stay working in London but living in more affluent surroundings.

Average property price (detached): £549,900

Average property price (Semi): £361,512

Average property price (terrace): £331,283

Average property price (flat): £207,708

"Windsor remains a very appealing location for a range of buyers, from families to older couples keen to have a thriving town on their doorstep," said Laurie Kavanagh from Knight Frank’s Ascot office in a statement.

"The proximity to London via the M4 or regular train service makes Windsor an excellent choice for commuters and they also have a plethora of excellent schools to choose from if they have children. The River Thames provides year-round walking routes and the Castle and royal connection definitely adds a certain cachet to living in Windsor."

Average property price (detached): £646,319

Average property price (Semi): £435,753

Average property price (terrace): £396,947

Average property price (flat): £266,914

Knight Frank’s Prime Oxford City Index recently showed that some 74% of buyers in 2015 were moving within the city or from the wider South East region.

Average property price (detached): £655,943

Average property price (Semi): £415,550

Average property price (terrace): £401,134

Average property price (flat): £264,777

"Winchester as a city market consistently performs well, and this steady growth has resulted in changes to the city centre recently, with a number of new shops opening and celebrity chefs such as Rick Stein moving in – he has just opened his first restaurant outside of Cornwall on the High Street," said Tom Woods, Head of City Sales, Knight Frank Winchester in a statement.

"A number of London buyers move to Winchester initially to rent before moving further into the countryside, but then end up staying in the city. In 2016, we anticipate that the strong performance will continue, driven by a shortage of supply, which was especially noticeable in 2015 and without doubt contributed to the price growth we have seen."

Average property price (detached): £679,023

Average property price (Semi): £399,611

Average property price (terrace): £354,675

Average property price (flat): £243,492

Schools seem to be a big deal for people buying houses within a 5km radius around this cathedral.

"Guildford’s four key schools, The Royal Grammar School, Guildford High School, Lanesborough and Tormead, form the ‘Golden Triangle’ and drive location demand with our typical demographic of young families," said James Ackerley, Associate, Knight Frank Guildford in a statement.

Average property price (detached): £719,720

Average property price (Semi): £536,819

Average property price (terrace): £413,085

Average property price (flat): £258,089

"The combination of value for money for London buyers, along with the excellent schooling on offer, means that St. Albans consistently appeals to young professionals looking to start a family, whilst remaining in easy reach of London," said Oliver Beales, Partner in Knight Frank’s Berkhamsted office.

"The city’s award-winning restaurants, independent shops, theatres, galleries and museums and of course, the Verulamium Park and cathedral, are also a big draw, as is the surrounding countryside. St Albans’ conservation area offers a wealth of character properties, which are always popular with those moving from the capital."