Stoke-on-Trent placed third in Top Ten Retirement Destinations study
Stoke-on-Trent has been named as the third best UK location to spend retirement in, according to a new study.
Howden Insurance conducted an in-depth ranking of various areas of the UK, calculated based on overall satisfaction rating, typical cost of a home, crime rate, proximity to parks and distance to essential facilities.
Stoke-on-Trent was placed third, with an overall rating of 67.95 and also claimed the title of shortest distance to a park or green space, being 279.60 meters away on average.
The insurance company said: "Rich in industrial heritage, it offers museums like the Gladstone Pottery Museum and the Potteries Museum & Art Gallery, reflecting its cultural and artistic significance."
Newcastle-under-Lyme placed fourth on the list with an overall rating of 67.33.
It was also revealed that Newcastle has a crime rate of 78.36 per 1,000 people and the average distance to a greenspace is 763.36 meters.
Pendle, in Lancashire, took top spot, with a rating of 80.93.
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