UK’s best place to live revealed along with the top spot in each region – does your town make the list?

THE best place to live in the UK has been revealed - along with the top spots in each region.

The number one town topped the list because it has "pretty much everything needed for modern life in miniature", judges said.

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East Sussex's market town of Wadhurst came out in first place, beating 71 other locations across the country.

The list, which named the best regions to live in the UK, was pulled together by .

Judges considered a number of crucial factors including schools, transport and broadband to culture, green spaces and the health of the high street.

They named the top 10 regions, too.

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Scotland - DUNKELD

Judges praised Dunkeld, in Perthshire, Scotland, for its combination of "stunning" Highland scenery with "Scandi sophistication".

Wales - RUTHIN

Wales' Ruthin, in Denbighshire, was also named as it was said to offer the "very best of small town living" with food and craft markets, pop-up restaurants, cafes and independent shops.

Northern Ireland - DONAGHADEE

In Northern Ireland Donaghadee, in Co Down, was named the best.

It is the town where BBC daytime TV drama Hope Street is filmed, and was praised for its clean seas, beautiful views and "lively community".

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Essex - SAFFRON WALDEN

Saffron Walden, in Essex, took out the top spot in the East of England for its "youthful vigour" being injected into the market - as young families move in and new bars, shops and restaurants open.

London - CROUCH END

In London Crouch End, in Haringey, topped the list.

It's grand Victorian houses have been snapped up by celebrities and the "lively North London suburb" has a market town feel, judges said.

Midlands - LEAMINGTON SPA

Judges said Leamington Spa, in Warwickshire, in Midlands, had well-tended parks, good schools, excellent transport links.

The tech hub ended up high on the list, with judges noting it will get even more of a revamp when a Creative Quarter is launched.

North East England - WHITLEY BAY

In the North and North East England, Whitley Bay, in Tyne and Wear, came out on top.

The town was said to be "catching up fast" with its affluent neighbour Tynemouth after "years in the doldrums" - with cheaper houses and connections to Newcastle which are just as good.

North West England - LIVERPOOL

Liverpool was named number one for North West England, with judges saying there are "lots of reasons to be optimistic" about the city.

Some of these ranged from Eurovision to its reputation for science and technology, as well as grand projects such as the new Everton stadium and film studios.

Waterloo was singled out for the seaside while Toxteth was praised for its "cultural and community vibe."

South East England - CHICHESTER

Chichester, in West Sussex, was named for South East England.

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While Wadhurst was crowned the best place to live in the UK, Chichester - which has more Ukrainian refugees per head than any other UK city - was praised for its good schools and transport links and was still deemed worthy of inclusion separately.

South West England - CIRENCESTER

And in the South West of England, Cirencester, in Gloucestershire came out on top - with its heated outdoor swimming pool marked out as a particular highlight.

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