The busy and bustling life of the city isn’t for everyone - some of us would much rather opt for a slower pace of life in the beautiful countryside. So, if you have a rural relocation in mind, where is the best place to move to?
Konnect You have taken a look at some of the best rural locations in England and Wales, diving into data about the quality of life in each of these towns and villages to find the top spots for a rural relocation.
1. Guildford - Surrey
Based in the countryside of southern England, this town is ideally situated with the peace and quiet of a rural location, but sitting just a stone’s throw from the outskirts of London.
2. St. Albans - Hertfordshire
Just north of London and surrounded by green, you’ll find St. Albans, a beautiful cathedral city with a rich history. There are plenty of reminders of the city’s Roman past, such as the remains of the old Roman wall in Verulamium Park, as well as a 2nd-century Roman theatre.
3. Shere - Surrey
This village is within the Guildford area, so it benefits from all the same amenities of a larger town, but with a sleepy and quaint village feel. Situated in the Vale of Holmesdale, it’s a true traditional English village, with beautiful Tudor architecture.
The northern market town of Barnard Castle has the lowest average house price, with an average asking price of £188,327, with the town having an overall rural relocation score of 65.04 out of 100.
The overall number one rural relocation hotspot, Guildford, also boasts the highest median salary of £34,207 which is matched by the nearby village of Shere.
If you’re looking for a sunny UK relocation, Chichester should be at the top of your list with 1,920.8 hours of sunlight in an average year. Looking for somewhere to stay dry? Alresford and West Mersea have the lowest amount of average annual rainfall with 548.8 mm annually.
Whether you’re watching Netflix, playing games online, or maybe getting on with some work, you don’t want to sacrifice internet speed for a rural location. Guildford and Shere, again take the top spots with an average download speed of 60 Mbit/s.
We all love to treat ourselves to a meal out every now and then, and you can expect the biggest pool of choices in Cheltenham where there are 339 restaurants to choose from.
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