Saffron Walden is named the best place to live in the UK in 2025
The charming and historic Essex town of Saffron Walden has reached the top of the Sunday Times Best Places to Live guide and homeowners at our retirement properties in Saffron Walden are not remotely surprised.
The judges said: "Saffron Walden was chosen for its knockout historic looks…a rich cultural offering and an exploding foodie scene.
"The genteel market town used to have a reputation for being stuffy, old-fashioned and expensive.
"If the traditional High Street is dying, Saffron Walden is reinventing it for the 21st century.”
With beautiful medieval buildings, a strong community spirit and a wealth of amenities, Saffron Walden is surrounded by countryside, but within easy reach of Cambridge, Stansted Airport and London too. It really is a stunning spot for retirement living. Explore our retirement properties in Saffron Walden.
The best of the rest from the list
Of course, Saffron Walden isn’t the only fantastic place to live in the UK, The Sunday Times lists 72 locations across the country, here are the best of the rest.
Regional winners in the Sunday Times’ list
Walthamstow, London
Ilmington, Warwickshire
Dundrum, Co Down
Woolton, Liverpool
North Berwick, East Lothian
Petersfield, Hampshire
Chew Valley, Somerset
The Gower Peninsula, Swansea
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