Detached houses were the most popular type of property among people moving homes in the last 12 months, according to Halifax.
The mortgage lender reported that the proportion of people moving to detached homes grew from 25% to 32% in the last 10 years, as buyers sought out more space, peace, and privacy.
Detached homes were the top choice for movers in the East Midlands (45%), Northern Ireland (42%), and six other regions. The greatest rise in popularity among buyers was in Northern Ireland, where they were up 13 percentage points to 42% of sales.