"There's actually plenty of choice. Lifestyle site Muddy Stilettos has gone on a road trip of Britain, searching far and wide for the best places to live in 2026. The result is a list of 260 city spots, towns and villages with brilliant schools, wholesome communities, great places to eat and drink and, in the case of the Home Counties, convenient links to London."
"Saffron Walden, which was the Sunday Times' best place to live in the whole of the UK for 2025, was one of Muddy Stiletto's picks for Essex, while Amersham, recently named one of the UK's best places to retire to, was a top pick for Buckinghamshire thanks to the surrounding beauty of the Chilterns, the top-notch restaurants (including one Michelin-starred) and its collection of National Trust properties and period cottages."
A national ranking of 260 places to live for 2026 includes 48 locations within commutable distance of London across the Home Counties, with seven to eight selections per county. Chosen locations emphasize strong schools, welcoming communities, appealing dining options and convenient transport links into the capital. Specific highlights include Cookham and Twyford in Berkshire, Saffron Walden in Essex, Amersham and Milton Keynes in Buckinghamshire, and Faversham, Wye and Marden in Kent. Surrey selections include Brockham, Ripley and East Molesey. Travel times and regional character, from Chiltern beauty to foodie reputations, are central selection factors.
Read at Time Out London
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