Chichester and Petworth among best places to live in the South East

The Sunday Times' Best Place To Live in South East named Chichester and Petworth as two of the best.

They were among a list of others including Hove, Amersham, Farrnham and other to claim the top accolade, which was handed to St Albans.

Helen Davies, The Sunday Times home editor said: "Our advice is simple. Think about everything you love and everything you hate, then make sure you have access to the good things while minimising exposure to the bad ones. And we’re here to help. Today we champion 101 locations across the UK and crown one lucky winner.

"Never has where you live felt more important. This year we have, along with house prices, air quality, good schools and access to green spaces, championed locations that have showcased great community spirit.

"The feeling of involvement in and concern for one's local community is being challenged — and celebrated — as never before. We wish everyone well wherever they live."

The Sunday Times’ expert judges assess a wide range of factors, from schools, transport, broadband speed to culture, green spaces and the health of the high street to produce the definitive guide to the UK's finest locations to call home.

Judges travelled thousands of miles around the UK, visiting the locations and talking to locals. They look for improving towns, villages or city centres, to attractive, well designed homes, and the locations bursting with community spirit.

The national newspaper summarised Chichester as, 'From theatre to yachting, everything comes with a touch of class in this untroubled, unshowy cathedral city' and said of Petworth. 'cultured, classy and effortlessly upmarket, this enchanting Sussex market town really knows how to turn on the charm'.

Have a look at the full list here.