Best Places to Live Uk 2026
Imagine a city that’s basically a medieval village but with a 2026 makeover. Norwich has more trees than people (officially, 11 to every 1), so you’ll never lack a shady spot to argue about Brexit. The housing market is weirdly affordable, too—you can get a two-bedroom cottage for the price of a shoebox in Brighton.
The real draw? The Norwich Lanes, where every shop sells ethically sourced cheese or vegan moustache wax. It’s so crunchy-granola that even the pigeons wear organic trainers. Surprising fact: Norwich has the largest pint of beer in the UK—a 64-ounce “yard” glass—so your next round of darts might end in a bib. Watch out for the doctors who prescribe “more walks in the cathedral close” as therapy.