UK’s Best towns and villages according to Which?
December 14, 2023
Which? The UK’s consumer rights champion run by the Consumers’ Association have compiled list of the best small towns and villages in the UK by aggregating 9,000 Which? users reviews. The reader rated locations based on the criteria of peace and quiet, scenery, food and drink, shopping and attractiveness. The list only includes inland locations, there is a separate list for seaside towns.
Top 5 towns and villages in the UK
1. Wells, Somerset
Overall score: 83%
Wells in Somerset is technically a city due to its beautiful 13th century cathedral in the heart of town. The town has a medieval street, independent stores as well as festivals and markets. Wells scored 5 out of 5 in attractiveness and tourist attractions due to its charm and independent spirit. Other attractions include The Bishop’s Palace and Gardens, Mendip Hills National Landscape, Wookey Hole Caves and many more.
Average house price: £346,990
2. Avebury, Wiltshire
Overall score: 82%
Avebury in Wiltshire has a unique setting, the world’s largest stone circle encloses cottages, Georgian houses and 19th Century pub. Avebury Stone Circles and Henge have no entry fee so you can freely wander around the ceremonial site. Other attractions include Avebury Manor, Church of St. James and the Alexander Keiller Museum.
Average house price: £625,000
3. Corfe Castle, Dorset
Overall score: 80%
Corfe Castle is the name of a ruined castle built by William the Conqueror and the village of the same name. The ruins of Corfe Castle dominate the village from atop a nearby hill. With wonderful scenery and a host of attractions make Corfe Castle 3rd on the list. The village has tea shops a second-hand store and a village store. A rural, rustic feel. Other attractions include The Corfe Model Village (a 1/20 scale model showing medieval Corfe), Church of St Edward and Mortons House Hotel.
Average house price: £596,111
4. Port Sunlight, Merseyside
Overall score: 80%
Port Sunlight was built by William Hesketh Lever to house workers for his Soap making empire. Sunlight is the brand name of Sunlight Soap which still exists to this day. Containing over 900 listed buildings in this model village is World Heritage site and conservation area. Attractions include the Lady Lever Art Gallery, Bridge Inn and tea rooms.
Average house price: £206,014
5. Grasmere, Cumbria
Overall score: 79%
Located in the middle of the Lake District, Grasmere village is famous for being the home of poet William Wordsworth and for hosting a range of events like the annual Grasmere Sports. It’s a picturesque village home to many village shops, pubs and cafes, surrounded by lakes and mountains, this village served as inspiration for some of England’s greatest ever poets. Attractions include Helm Crag, Wordsworth Grasmere and River Rothay.
Average house price: £975,000
Sources:Which? (The best towns and villages),Which? (Best and worst seaside towns),Zoopla
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