Best places in UK to live in 2026 revealed
The town named best place to live in England and Wales
- A new ranking of the best places to live in England and Wales has awarded Marple in Greater Manchester the top spot.
- The list, compiled by Garrington Property Services, indicates a shift from previous rankings, with five of the top ten places now located in the north of England.
- Rawdon in West Yorkshire secured second place, followed by St Albans in Hertfordshire, Bramhall in Stockport, and Long Ashton in Somerset.
- Locations were assessed based on five criteria: natural beauty, wellbeing, heritage, schools and jobs, and value for money.
- While property prices in many top locations have risen, some areas offer increased affordability, with the Bank of England base rate making mortgages more accessible.