Unlike previous years when judges decided the list, this time round The Times has used 'facts and figures' to determine the best places. Combining nine different data sets, the national paper looked at crime rates, education and the NHS in each area. Read more: Isle of Wight town of Cowes named in the top places to live in the UKThe number of listed buildings per area, the number of community-listed companies, and how many parks with Green Flags there were, was also considered. The Times has average house prices here as £266,000, while the crime rate is listed as 77.5. Topping the list is Richmond, London and bottom is Blably, in the Midlands.

Source: The Times January 04, 2025 16:02 UTC