Gloucestershire town named among the best places to live in the UKIt has been recognised for its countryside views and its beloved farmers' marketView Image Stroud Farmers' Market is one of the main attractions in the town (Image: Mike Kemp/Getty Images)The best places to live in the UK for 2026 have been revealed - and one town in Gloucestershire has made the list. ‌The Sunday Times has unveiled the top 72 most sought-after locations to live around the UK, in its annual Sunday Times Best Places to Live guide. ‌And it is not the first time Stroud has appeared on the Sunday Times Best Places to Live guide, having topped the overall list five years ago in 2021. This year Helen Davies, editorial projects director and Best Places to Live editor, said: "This guide is a great opportunity to highlight the best places in Britain. "Our partnership with The Sunday Times Best Places to Live aims to give trusted insight into communities across the UK, helping homebuyers to make confident, informed decisions about their future home."

Source: Daily Mirror March 20, 2026 14:00 UTC