Saffron Walden named among UK's best places to live for 2027

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 31 Oct, 06:18 · Archive

Saffron Walden has been named among the best places to live in the UK for 2027 by Muddy Stilettos.

Saffron Walden in Essex has been named among the best places to live in the UK for 2027 by Muddy Stilettos, which each year selects locations across the country. The guide describes the locations as 'picture-perfect villages to buzzy market towns and city hotspots'.

The market town's average property price stands at £449,154 according to Rightmove. Detached properties sold for an average of £664,886, whilst semi-detached properties fetched £471,269. Property prices in Saffron Walden were down 6 per cent over the last year and down 5 per cent compared to the 2023 peak of £474,357. By comparison, the average house price in the East of England stood at £338,000 according to the UK House Price Index for July 2026.

Muddy Stilettos praised the town's appeal, saying it offers 'chocolate-box looks without the sleepy market-town vibe'. The guide highlighted medieval streets, colourful timber-framed houses and period architecture, alongside independent shops, excellent schools, and cultural attractions. The town also hosts a twice-weekly market that has operated for centuries.

Prices in Saffron Walden vary according to location, size and condition of individual properties.

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• Essex town named best place to live in UK for 2027 - how much it costs to live thereSaffron Walden has been named among the best places to live in the UK for 2027. But how much does it cost to live there?Echo (Basildon) · 31 Oct, 05:00
• Essex town named best place to live in UK for 2027 - how much it costs to live thereSaffron Walden has been named among the best places to live in the UK for 2027. But how much does it cost to live there?Brentwood Guardian · 31 Oct, 05:00
• Essex town named best place to live in UK for 2027 - how much it costs to live thereSaffron Walden has been named among the best places to live in the UK for 2027. But how much does it cost to live there?Colchester Gazette · 31 Oct, 05:00

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