Fill list of top retirement cities below... Alongside the survey, there's also a clever infographic to see which areas of the UK cater for pensioners the best. Stan Russell, a retirement income expert at Prudential, said: “Our analysis shows that every part of the country has something different to offer pensioners, but the counties with the most attractive attributes tend to be along the southern and eastern coasts of England.”. "We've created this study so existing pensioners and those coming up to pension age can choose somewhere to live that really suits their needs and their tastes – whether that’s places to go with friends and family like the cinema or a café, or somewhere to find some peace and quiet, like the golf course. Halifax said the latest Office for National Statistics (ONS) figures indicate adults living in East Hertfordshire are among the most happy and content in the UK, with high average life expectancies. Surrey remains the county with the richest pensioners. Coming out on top was Plymouth, a seaside city in Devon. Hambleton, Yorkshire and the Humber
8. Vale of White Horse, South East
41. West Berkshire, South East
42. Pensioners in Wales have also got a good setup. St Edmundsbury, East of England
10. These countries include more than 90 percent of the world's population aged 60 and over. “Affordability will always be one of the most important factors, with getting a foot on the property ladder still difficult for some people.”. Bracknell Forest, South East
36. Herefordshire has the highest disability-free life expectancy in England and Wales. Lichfield, West Midlands
47. Rutland, East Midlands
32. Country Living participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. South Derbyshire, East Midlands
13. But just two London areas make the top 100, Richmond upon Thames (placed at 64) and Kensington and Chelsea (79th). But just two London areas make the top 100, Richmond upon Thames (placed at 64) and Kensington and Chelsea (79th). Top 50 best places to live in 2018. The area has the third-highest population density of pensioners in the UK and is the second-best area for pleasant weather. Suffolk Coastal, East of England
48. Guildford, South East
45. South Cambridgeshire, East of England
14. East Hertfordshire has been crowned the UK’s best place to live, according to an annual quality of life survey. The South East of England claims 18 spots in the top 50 best places to live. Swindon, South West
46. York, Yorkshire and the Humber
49. Runnymede, South East
17. These factors include employment, earnings, housing affordability, health and wellbeing, education, traffic and crime rates. The South East of England claims 18 spots in the top 50 best places to live. Revealed: the best place to live in the UK ... & Chelsea in London has the highest weekly average income of £1,273 per week, but it ranks 55th in the country as the best place to live. Warwick, West Midlands
21. It offers its Top 10 Places to Live on $100/Day including Spokane (WA), San Antonio (TX), Roanoke (VA), and Pittsburgh (PA). [Read more: How to earn a salary from your investments]. Devon is the most attractive county for new pensioners moving into the area according to official figures, with the highest net influx of over 65s last year. Ryedale, Yorkshire and the Humber
12. Whilst the South East and the East of England feature four times each within the top 10, the North of England also claims two spots with Selby and Hambleton. Babergh, East of England
9. Meanwhile, East Sussex, was the fifth-best area out of 55 for attracting new pensioners, enjoying mild weather, and ranked well for access to healthcare and pension income. Containing popular market towns, such as Bishop’s Stortford and Hertford, East Hertfordshire made it to the top due to strong exam results, high life expectancy, excellent health and happiness scores, and high average earnings.
8. Vale of White Horse, South East
41. West Berkshire, South East
42. Pensioners in Wales have also got a good setup. St Edmundsbury, East of England
10. These countries include more than 90 percent of the world's population aged 60 and over. “Affordability will always be one of the most important factors, with getting a foot on the property ladder still difficult for some people.”. Bracknell Forest, South East
36. Herefordshire has the highest disability-free life expectancy in England and Wales. Lichfield, West Midlands
47. Rutland, East Midlands
32. Country Living participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. South Derbyshire, East Midlands
13. But just two London areas make the top 100, Richmond upon Thames (placed at 64) and Kensington and Chelsea (79th). But just two London areas make the top 100, Richmond upon Thames (placed at 64) and Kensington and Chelsea (79th). Top 50 best places to live in 2018. The area has the third-highest population density of pensioners in the UK and is the second-best area for pleasant weather. Suffolk Coastal, East of England
48. Guildford, South East
45. South Cambridgeshire, East of England
14. East Hertfordshire has been crowned the UK’s best place to live, according to an annual quality of life survey. The South East of England claims 18 spots in the top 50 best places to live. Swindon, South West
46. York, Yorkshire and the Humber
49. Runnymede, South East
17. These factors include employment, earnings, housing affordability, health and wellbeing, education, traffic and crime rates. The South East of England claims 18 spots in the top 50 best places to live. Revealed: the best place to live in the UK ... & Chelsea in London has the highest weekly average income of £1,273 per week, but it ranks 55th in the country as the best place to live. Warwick, West Midlands
21. It offers its Top 10 Places to Live on $100/Day including Spokane (WA), San Antonio (TX), Roanoke (VA), and Pittsburgh (PA). [Read more: How to earn a salary from your investments]. Devon is the most attractive county for new pensioners moving into the area according to official figures, with the highest net influx of over 65s last year. Ryedale, Yorkshire and the Humber
12. Whilst the South East and the East of England feature four times each within the top 10, the North of England also claims two spots with Selby and Hambleton. Babergh, East of England
9. Meanwhile, East Sussex, was the fifth-best area out of 55 for attracting new pensioners, enjoying mild weather, and ranked well for access to healthcare and pension income. Containing popular market towns, such as Bishop’s Stortford and Hertford, East Hertfordshire made it to the top due to strong exam results, high life expectancy, excellent health and happiness scores, and high average earnings.