How catchments can affect the price of your house

Catchment areas have always affected the price of your home as the cost of private schools in comparison, have meant affording a more expensive home, especially with interest rates so low, is cheaper than buying in another area and opting for private education. The need to place your children in the best schools has never been so uppermost in the family priority list.

There is various ways to find out if your child is legible to attend the school of your/their choice. The easiest way is checking your postcode on a website like this. We understand that moving your child to a new area can be daunting, but having a good education should be your top priority. Before moving, always try to get an understanding of what schools your child will be able to attend in the area.

Know your area!

Key Takeaways:

• Always check your postcode on this website.
• Your child having a good education should be your top priority.
• The need to place your children in the best schools has never been so uppermost in the family priority list.

Key Quote:

"The priority admission (catchment) area school for an address may not be the nearest school to that address."

Quote credit: https://www.essex.gov.uk