Best Places to Live 2023

Best in the Southeast

Feel young at heart in historic surroundings in this cultured harbour town close to the South Downs

Best in the Southwest

Ditch the swanky Range Rover and live your authentic Cotswold life in this busy, dog-friendly community

Best in London

A creative edge and friendly neighbours give this lofty northern enclave social capital in the capital

Best in Northern Ireland

Life’s a (sandy) beach in this sociable and scenic northeastern hotspot — just get a dog to fit in

Best in Scotland

With one of the best and most bountiful high streets in the country, this stylish village takes the Scots’ bonnet

Best in the Midlands

The past meets the future as Regency architecture brings class to one of the UK’s biggest tech hubs

Best in the Northwest

Find dead good living in the period properties of Toxteth or the super seaside suburb of Waterloo

Best in Wales

A small handsome town in the Clwydian hills with big ambition and an even bigger heart

Best in the East

Spice up your life with all things nice in the countryside in this commutable historic market town

Best in the North and Northeast

Move over Tynemouth, ride the new wave in this bright and (sea) breezy beachy town near Newcastle