Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire snubbed in list of UK's 'best places to live'The county did not make the guide this yearView Image The Staffordshire town of Eccleshall made the 2025 list - but the county does not feature in this year's guide (Image: Pete Stonier / Stoke Sentinel)Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire have been snubbed in an annual list of the best places to live in the UK. The county does not feature in The Sunday Times Best Places to Live 2026 guide, which was published online this week. ‌Norwich was named the overall best place to live in the UK, while The Malverns in Worcestershire took top spot for the Midlands region. 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," Townson added.

Source: Daily Mirror March 23, 2026 00:11 UTC