A Gannett Company. Last year, nearby Bristol was named the best place to live in the UK by the guide, but they've missed out on the top spot for the South West this year. Hart, South East. There is much to celebrate, and Britain is scattered with thriving towns and villages, cool cities and suburbs, though people may be surprised how many traditional favourites haven’t made the cut in 2018.”. Fareham, South East. "For feeding the soul, there’s an arts festival in July, the Black Swan arts centre and Cheese & Grain, a music venue where Foo Fighters rocked up for a gig last year. These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience – the local community. The Heart of Wessex Line runs from Bristol in the north of the region to Weymouth on the south Dorset coast via Westbury, Castle Cary and Yeovil, with most services starting at Gloucester. 1. HP10 9TY | 01676637 | Registered in England & Wales. Hambleton, Yorkshire and The Humber. 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Newsquest Media Group Ltd, Loudwater Mill, Station Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. “Overall, I think lockdown has enabled people to rediscover what’s on their doorstep, and spending more time in their local areas has made people value their surroundings and communities so much more. St Edmundsbury, East of England. When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Average house price: £235,208. Gloucestershire. … explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. Find essential information about the main towns in the South West, where the best schools are, what the average prices of property are to rent and buy, the average living costs, the latest crime figures, and plenty of other useful information to help you move home to the South West of England. Unfortunately, Bath didn't make the cut this year, with the Somerset town of Frome scooping the top prize and the title of the Sunday Times official 'best place to live' in the region. Dorchester came eighth, Weymouth sits at 13th while Poole came 17th. East Hertfordshire has been crowned the UK’s best place to live, according to an annual quality of life survey. The guide has proven quite the trend setter in the past, with people scouring the list for property at bargain prices in up-and-coming areas. If you'd like to receive news alerts, save the number 07939 497390 to your phone - we recommend saving the contact as 'Bath Chronicle News' - then send the word NEWS to us via WhatsApp. Our. When not buying knitting wool and battered old suitcases in the cobbled St Catherine’s neighbourhood, the new residents are tucking in at new restaurants such as Sam’s Kitchen, Bistro Lotto and the Fat Radish. “Which is why we’re here to help - and what Best Places to Live in Britain is all about. Perth tops the Scottish list and boasts one of the strongest community spirits, according to the study. The study found that Dorchester has one of the best community spirits in Great Britain, Weymouth has some of the friendliest neighbours in the country while Poole is one of the best places in Great Britain to develop skills. West of the city, in Brontë country, is the market town of Hebden Bridge. Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Rightmove also discovered that people living in rural and coastal locations were more likely to have developed a greater affinity with their local area during the initial lockdown period, with our study suggesting that access to green spaces made people more appreciative of where they live. A massive 11 places in our beautiful region made the cut as the Sunday Times gear up to release their 'Best Places to Live in Britain' guide on Sunday, March 18. 2. Rightmove’s Director of Property Data Tim Bannister said: “Our latest research shows that despite all the challenges that this year has brought, many people have been able to reconnect with their local area and community which has had a positive effect on how they feel about where they live. "Whether you are considering using Government schemes to buy for the first time, or are looking to remortgage ahead of the Bank of England’s next interest rate rise, using a broker can help your chances and make the process as smooth as possible. We’re very excited that it is a standalone magazine this year. Three towns in Dorset, Dorchester, Weymouth and Poole, were among the top 20 happiest places in Britain. St Ives in Cornwall came top due to residents’ praise of its nature and green spaces and also rated their neighbours as among the friendliest in the country. Within the South West, Dorchester came second, Weymouth came fourth and Poole came sixth. The 2020 study, with over 21,000 respondents, found that coastal areas in general are where people feel happiest where they live in comparison to those who live in cities and urban areas. Cheltenham. We will send you a maximum of four messages a day and your phone number won't be shared with other members of the group or used for any other purpose.