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."

Stoke claimed the title of shortest distance to a park or green space, being 279.60 meters away on average (Nub News).

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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