Seaside town where homes fetch £146k named one of UK’s ‘most desirable’ to live

Research conducted by house-buying experts housebuyers4u has unveiled the most desirable places to live in the UK based on five categories based on data from the Home Office and Tripadvisor.

The five categories include a culture score (based on shopping, nightlife, and more), a green score (based on the count and rating of nature and parks), a housing score (based on housing affordability), a utility score (based on energy and gas), and a violent crime score (based on the annual increase or decrease of reported incidents).

In each category, the area was given a score out of 100 which was then used to give a final index score.

The list included a mix of historical, seaside and rural towns and cities including Blackpool which came in third place.

The Lancashire town scored highly for its attractions which included 27 concerts and show attractions, 18 more than the national average. Overall, Blackpool’s culture score was an impressive 77.36 out of 100.

Blackpool also scored highly for its housing – and it’s easy to see why.

According to Rightmove, properties in Blackpool had an overall average price of £147,866 over the last year making it an affordable option for families and couples.

The majority of sales in Blackpool during the last year were semi-detached properties, selling for an average price of £162,175.

Terraced properties sold for an average of £111,375, with detached properties fetching £272,553.

The town, which is most known for its pleasure beach, illuminations and the iconic Blackpool Tower, has a buzzing nightlife and is the perfect spot for families with plenty of attractions right on your doorstep.

Cheap homes, excellent amenities and beautiful coastal surroundings make the town an ideal option for anyone looking to relocate.

Overall, Blackpool received a final index score of 68.61 out of 100, which is 34.7 percent above the national average.

The historic city of York took the crown as the best place to live in 20214 with a culture score of 78.36 out of 100 and a nature score of 100 out of 100.

York is home to 43 nature and park landscapes, including Rowntree Park and Museum Gardens, making it a great option for anyone looking to enjoy both the bustle of the city and a walk in nature on the weekend.

Overall, the city scored 70.75 out of 100, which is 38.9 percent above the national average of 50.90.

Nottingham just beat Blackpool to second place with a final index score of 69.48 out of 100. Nottingham scored highly for utilities (80.98 out of 100) with the average price of electricity being three percent above the national average.