Wellow in Somerset has been named among the best places to live in the Southwest of England, according to The Sunday Times.
This small, picturesque village close to Bath is one of Britain’s best-kept secrets.
It is the first time it has appeared on the list and has been credited for its convenient location and friendly locals.
The average house price is £391,000 which has seen a 17 percent growth since 2020.
The Sunday Times’s expert judges assess a wide range of factors, from schools, transport and broadband to culture, green spaces and the health of the high street.
Helen Davies, The Times and Sunday Times Property Editor said: “Ten years ago, when we launched the inaugural list, London’s gravitational pull was strong, the WFH revolution had not yet reached our doorstep and high streets were stacked with chains. How times have changed — and how welcome that change is.
“This year we have discovered new best places to live, from resurgent city centres in the North, rejuvenated suburbs across the country, hidden villages in the Southwest, and a commutable Scottish island.
“We hope there is something to suit everyone.”
The Sunday Times Best Places to Live 2022: Southwest
Note: apart from the regional winner, the other locations are not ranked, but listed in alphabetical order.
Winner: Chalke Valley, Wiltshire
- Bridport, Dorset
- Bristol
- Budleigh Salterton, Devon
- Charlton Kings, Gloucestershire
- Ashburton, Dartmoor
- Sherborne, Dorset
- Stroud, Gloucestershire
- Wellow, Somerset
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