Shrewsbury named in list of desirable locations to live
Shrewsbury has been named by the Sunday Times as one of the 10 most desirable locations to live in the Midlands.
Shrewsbury was named on the list alongside Malvern, Stamford, Leamington Spa, Edgbaston, Ledbury, Market Harborough, Abbots Bromley, Northampton and Hereford.
The list takes a wide range of elements into account including transport links, quality of schools, natural beauty, low crime rate, property prices, cultural life and unemployment figures. Each area is also assessed on its own individual assets, whether it is a local festival, fascinating architecture or proximity to an airport.
The Sunday Times Best Places to Live is edited by Sunday Times Associate Editor and regular broadcaster Eleanor Mills. As author of the “Beyond the Brochure” property column, she visited every corner of the country to assess the pros and cons of relocating.
Eleanor says: “Scampering around Britain for my column I find there are particular bits of our crowded island which always retain a particular attraction for people. We have built on this basic information to create a definitive guide. The Sunday Times Best Places to Live will prove invaluable for anyone starting a family, retiring, or simply considering a move.”
The Sunday Times Best Places to Live, will be published in The Sunday Times from Sunday March 17.
