Hartlepool named one of the greenest areas to live in the UK
Hartlepool is among the top 10 places to live in England for easy access to outdoor spaces new research has revealed.
To identify England’s greenest areas, My Home Move Conveyancing analysed the country’s top 100 largest towns and cities.
They focused on factors including local park provision, number of residents within walking distance of green space, garden accessibility, and affordability for renters and homeowners.
They also projected changes in green space provision over the next two decades.
Hartlepool came eighth in the rankings due to having the lowest projected change of green spaces in the area at -0.07%, as well as being one of most affordable with the average house price listed at £131,000.
Rightmove property expert Colleen Babcock said: “Being within easy reach of nature and green spaces regularly comes out as an important factor for people, along with having friendly neighbours and feeling you can truly be yourself where you live.”