New data names Warrington as the best area to live and work in the UK, balancing a high quality of life and job density, with low living costs.

With the Stamp Duty holiday extension and 5% deposit schemes announced during the 2021 Budget, many buyers are looking for a new home and the day of the Budget was Rightmove’s busiest, with over 9 million visits to the site in just 24 hours.

Now new research conducted by mortgage advisors has revealed the best places to live in the UK – with Warrington coming out number one!

Job prospects, affordability, and quality of life were the three main factors used in the research, with a total of eight metrics used, including the percentage of income spent on rent.

The team at RM Mortgage Solutions ranked 181 of the largest towns and cities across the UK on how attractive they are to people looking to relocate.

Overall, Warrington was ranked as the best place to move to in the UK, with a happy population, good job prospects, and low rental costs propelling the town into top spot.