um, nemo - I did a rightmove search on Liverpool earlier and there was 2 pages of properties in the 60-70k mark. Admittedly I don't know the area at all well and they may be dire areas, but none of them were burnt out shells.
Really, we're trying to think positively in the worst case scenario that essbee does need to move away and start fresh, and see realistically what she can expect and what areas might be good to focus her search. Please don't exaggerate this and make it into a competition into the worst property you can find in your area - it's so unfair considering the circumstances