'Best place to live' is 'one of cutest villages I've ever seen' says Phil Spencer

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A chocolate box village where the first game of cricket was played and is described by Location Location Location host Phil Spencer as the 'cutest he has ever seen' has topped a poll of 'best places to live' in 2025.But if you fancy a move to Redbourn in Hertfordshire you'll need some deep pockets with average house prices in the leafy spot coming it at an eye-watering £767,501.However, for that you do get an optimum blend of quality of life and strong value, says Garrington Property Finders, who conducted the research.

They looked at Our data nearly 1450 cities, towns and villages across England and Wales that all score highly in at least one of five selection criteria – natural beauty, wellbeing, heritage, schools and jobs plus value for money.Scotland was also researched and Bridge of Allan was found as the 'best place to live' in the country.

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