Hot spots for a happy retirement

Posted on 21 February, 2011 by MOVEHUT

Today’s retirees can look forward to decades of active living. The big question is – where? We have scoured cities, along with rural and seaside locations, to find the essential ingredients of a happy retirement.

We shortlisted places that have handsome yet manageable homes to suit downsizers intending to spend their later years in their own properties. We insisted on a good environment and a busy community catering for everyone from bowls players to arts and sports aficionados. Many of our top 20 locations have their own amateur dramatic and music societies, run by volunteers, to keep the creative juices flowing.

Finally, we applied a “five-minute rule” to ensure you could buy a pint of milk or hop on public transport within a five-minute walk of your home.

The absence of good bus and train services sadly ruled out many locations that were otherwise perfect. A few other locations stood out as being a little unwelcoming for retirees, but thankfully that still left more than 20 places in Britain that fit the bill.

Our winner, Chichester, typifies the very best of British. Locals there have a spring in their step, helped by unusually keenly priced homes. Many of the properties are steeped in character and charm.

 



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