Lancashire town named one of the best places to retire in the UK

A new study has uncovered the top best places to spend retirement in the UK.

Insurance experts at Howden Insurance have conducted an in-depth ranking of various area of the United Kingdom to uncover the best location to spend retirement.

This rating was calculated using the following metrics: overall satisfaction rating, the typical cost of a home in each area, local crime rate, proximity to parks, and distance to essential facilities.    Lytham came in at tenth place with an overall rating of 65.43. Claiming the title of the best place to retire to is Pendle with an overall rating of 80.93. The list is as follows:

Pendle 

Pendle was rated first with an overall rating of 80.93. The well-being of Pendle has been recorded 8.10, which is the highest well-being ranking out of the top 10. Pendle is a district in Lancashire, known for its picturesque landscapes and historical significance. It has also a 15-minute drive to get to key services like hospitals or doctors' practices.  

Hyndburn 

Second place is Hyndburn with an overall rating of 70.80. Hyndburn is a borough in Lancashire, UK, encompassing towns like Accrington and Rishton. Known for its industrial heritage, it has diverse landscapes, including parks and moorland. The area features historical landmarks such as Accrington's Haworth Art Gallery. Hyndburn has house prices at a low of £124,976, with a 16-minute drive to any key services.  

Stoke-on-Trent 

Being placed in third is Stoke-on-Trent with an overall rating of 67.95. Stoke-on-Trent claims the title of shortest distance to a park or green space, being 279.60 meters away on average. Rich in industrial heritage, it offers museums like the Gladstone Pottery Museum and the Potteries Museum & Art Gallery, reflecting its cultural and artistic significance. 

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Newcastle-under-Lyme 

In fourth place, with an overall rating of 67.33, is Newcastle – under – Lyme. Newcastle-under-Lyme is a historic market town in Staffordshire, United Kingdom. Known for its picturesque town centre, it boasts a mix of medieval and Georgian architecture. Newcastle-under-Lyme has a crime rate of 78.36 per 1,000 people, and the average distance to a greenspace is 763.36 meters. 

South Tyneside 

Fifth place goes to South Tyneside with an overall rating of 66.79. South Tyneside, located in Tyne and Wear, is characterized by coastal beauty and industrial heritage. South Tyneside also has the lowest average time, out of the top 10, it takes to get to key services, at just 14.05 minutes. With towns like South Shields and Jarrow, it boasts historic sites like Arbeia Roman Fort and the iconic Tyne Pier.  

Hastings 

In sixth place is Hastings with an overall rating of 66.78. Home owners can expect a low price for a home to retire, with £261,075 as an average. Hastings, a coastal town in East Sussex, boasts a rich history and diverse attractions. Its medieval Old Town features narrow streets and the iconic Hastings Castle. Hastings has a well-being rating of 7.90.  

Burnley  

Seventh place belongs to Burnley with an overall rating of 66.69. Burnley, located in Lancashire, is a historic market town surrounded by scenic countryside. Renowned for its industrial heritage, the town features Victorian architecture, including the iconic Turf Moor stadium. Out of the top 10, Burnley has the lowest house prices at £110,912.  

Blackburn with Darwen 

In eighth place is Blackburn with Darwen with an overall rating of 66.55. Blackburn with Darwen is a unitary authority area in Lancashire. Blackburn with Darwen also has the second lowest crime rate out of the top 10, with 87.73 per 1,000 people.The area is known for its diverse communities, parks like Witton Country Park, and landmarks such as Blackburn Cathedral. 

Gateshead 

Ninth place goes to Gateshead with an overall rating of 65.58. Gateshead, located in northeast England, is a vibrant town on the south bank of the River Tyne. The town has a well-being rating of 7.49. Known for its iconic Millennium Bridge, Sage Gateshead music centre, and the Angel of the North sculpture. Homes in the area are valued at £156,310.  

Lytham

Completing the top ten is Lytham with an overall rating of 65.43. Known for its picturesque landscapes it also claims the lowest crime rate with 50.13 per 1,000 people.