Ask three people what represents good value in today's housing market and you'll probably receive three completely different answers.

A budget of £250,000 may buy a very different property depending on whether you're looking in a city, market town or rural village.

Increase that budget to £350,000 and new opportunities begin to appear, while £500,000 opens up an entirely different part of the market.

Of course, every property is unique, but comparing typical examples helps buyers understand how location often changes value more than the headline price.

Rather than simply chasing the biggest house, many buyers now balance commuting costs, schools, amenities and long-term running costs against extra bedrooms.

In a future update we'll compare current Norfolk property examples across these three budgets using real listings and explain exactly what buyers receive for their money in different parts of the county.