The Cornish fishing village of Polperro has been ranked the best place to live in the UK, according to a new survey.
Located on the south coast of Cornwall’s coastal hotspot, a popular artist hangout, it topped the list of the 50 “happiest” places to live.
Second came Wells-next-the-Sea in Norfolk, Marlow in Buckinghamshire third, Morecambe in Lancashire was fourth and Liverpool’s Baltic Triangle fifth.
Locations were ranked based on the number of independent stores per capita, the variety of cultural events, how ‘Instagrammable’ the top features were, and their popularity as a location for movies and TV shows.
The results come from a new survey of 5,000 people from the health and fitness supplement brand. Naturecanwhich installed panels across the UK to find the best location for each county and large city.
Locations were ranked based on the number of independent stores per capita, the variety of cultural events, how ‘Instagrammable’ the top features were, and their popularity as a location for movies and TV shows.
The Cornish fishing village of Polperro (pictured) has been ranked the best place to live in the UK, according to a new Naturecan survey of 5,000 people. Located on the south Cornish coast, a popular artist hangout, it topped the list of the 50 “happiest” places to live
Polperro (pictured) has been used several times as a filming location and has been used for popular TV series including BBC’s Hairy Bikers and ITV’s Echo Beach.
1. Polperro, Cornwall
The new survey monitored Instagram likes for each location in the top 50, so it’s no surprise that Polperro, with its beautiful village scenery and ravine’s crystal clear waters, took first place.
There are steep climbs and descents through the narrow lanes, providing fantastic views of the Cornish coastline, and the great views mean it’s a favorite with artists, as many galleries showcase local work.
Polperro, which has a population of just 1,500, has been used several times as a filming location and has been used for popular TV series including BBC’s Hairy Bikers and ITV’s Echo Beach.
The village has been popular with celebrities over the years, including TV star couple Richard Madeley and Judy Finnigan, who live nearby.
2. Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk
Wells-next-the-Sea, second, is famous for its stunning beach and colorful beach huts, and the Oscar-winning film Shakespeare In Love, starring Gwyneth Paltrow, was filmed there.
Mentioned in the famous Domesday Book of 1086, the town grew as a trading port over the centuries and now has around 2,500 residents.
House prices have risen in the village in recent years as new residents buy houses in the picturesque location, with a house there now costing around £400,000 to £500,000.
Wells-next-the-Sea (pictured), second, is famous for its stunning beach and colorful beach huts, and the Oscar-winning film Shakespeare In Love, starring Gweneth Paltrow, was filmed there.
The third location, Marlow (pictured), is famous for its beautiful location on the River Thames and was the location for the Star Wars-inspired Disney+ miniseries Obi-Wan Kenobi, as well as classic movies like the James Bond movie On Her Majesty’s Secret Service.
3. Marlow, Buckinghamshire
Thirdly, Marlow is famous for its beautiful location on the River Thames and the Star Wars-inspired Disney+ miniseries Obi-Wan Kenobi was filmed there, as well as classic movies like the James Bond movie On Her Majesty’s Secret Service.
More recently, a BBC adaptation of Great Expectations, starring Tom Hardy, was filmed there.
Filming has proven so popular in the area that a new state-of-the-art studio could be built in the town following consultation with the public.
The town has had a number of famous residents over the years, including comedian Ricky Gervais, chef Heston Blumenthal, and singer Robbie Williams.
4. Morecambe, Lancashire
Next on the list of Great Britain’s best places to live in the UK is Morecambe in Lancashire.
The city of around 35,000 people is one of the cheapest places to live near the top of the list, with an average house price of just £181,000, according to Rightmove.
Once a popular holiday spot for thousands of people in the 19th and 20th centuries, it fell out of favor when the British began traveling abroad to rest.
Morecambe is perhaps best known for producing Eric Morcambe, who took the town’s name when he became an artist, partnering with Ernie wise from 1941 until his death in 1984. Today a statue of the comedian stands in the town.
Today the town’s most famous resident is world heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury, who lives in a £1.7m mansion in the town with his family and recently failed in an attempt to buy the football club. home Morecambe F.C.
A mural of Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp in the city’s trendy Baltic Triangle district.
5. Baltic Triangle, Liverpool
The only urban area to rank in the top five best places to live in the country is the trendy Baltic Triangle of Liverpool.
The downtown area has become a hotspot for nightlife and the arts after its former warehouses were converted into start-up cafes, bars and offices.
Beer gardens are very popular with Liverpool residents in the summer, along with the district’s warehouse raves.
Despite the great success of the Baltic Triangle in recent years, house prices have remained relatively low averaging around £160,000, making it an ideal destination for young professionals.
Naturecan chief executive Andy Duckworth said: ‘Polperro in Cornwall is the best place to live in the UK, narrowly beating Wells-next-the-Sea in Norfolk for second place.
“All 50 places on the list would have been worthy winners and would show why the UK is such a beautiful place, loved by filmmakers and tourists from all over the world.
“What is interesting is how influential Instagram has become in driving tourism in many of our top 50. It’s also a big help to visitor numbers, if a popular movie or TV show uses a city as a location.
“Hidden gems that are mostly only visited by local tourists can be showcased all over the world if they are photographed by the right influencer or featured in a movie.”
Naturecan, which completed the survey, is a CBD brand endorsed by former England cricketer Freddie Flintoff, offering a variety of oils, snacks and protein supplements using certified organic natural hemp.
