Saffron Walden named best place to live in Essex for 2027

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Muddy Stilettos has named Saffron Walden the best place to live in Essex for 2027.

Muddy Stilettos, a lifestyle guide, has named Saffron Walden the best place to live in Essex for 2027 as part of its annual picks for desirable places across the UK. The guide assesses locations across multiple criteria including food and drink, shopping, community, attractions, culture, house prices, schools and commute times.

Saffron Walden is described as a medieval market town with 'chocolate-box looks without the sleepy market-town vibe'. The town features medieval streets, colourful timber-framed houses and handsome period architecture. It offers brilliant independent shops, excellent schools and serious culture, with a twice-weekly market that has operated for centuries.

The location combines rural charm with urban accessibility, offering glorious countryside alongside London within commuting distance. Muddy Stilettos highlights this balance as key to the town's appeal, describing it as a 'north Essex beauty' that is highly coveted.

Saffron Walden's community earned particular praise for offering a busy scene spanning sport, music and local events. Several food and drink establishments were spotlighted, including The Eight Bells, The Cricketers Arms, Waffle + Coffee and The Restaurant on Church Street.

Visit Essex describes Saffron Walden as a 'delightful medieval town with a rich heritage of old buildings'. Each year, Muddy Stilettos names several locations in each UK county that offer the best in living destinations.

Saffron Walden named best place to live in Essex for 2027 — Image: Echo (Basildon)

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'Cosy' medieval market town named the best place to live in Essex for 2027Saffron Walden named the best place to live in Essex for 2027 by Muddy Stilettos. Here's why.Echo (Basildon) · 26 Oct, 20:00
'Cosy' medieval market town named the best place to live in Essex for 2027Saffron Walden named the best place to live in Essex for 2027 by Muddy Stilettos. Here's why.Brentwood Guardian · 26 Oct, 20:00
'Cosy' medieval market town named the best place to live in Essex for 2027Saffron Walden named the best place to live in Essex for 2027 by Muddy Stilettos. Here's why.Colchester Gazette · 26 Oct, 20:00

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