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Five of the Most Popular Places to Move to in East Anglia
The population of East Anglia is rising – and that’s official. According to the Office for National Statistics, this is partly because more people are being born in the region than are dying here. But it’s mainly because people are choosing to move to this attractive region, either from within the UK or from abroad.
As a leading moving company based in East Anglia, Hamiltons Removals have identified five of the most popular places to move to.
Bury St Edmunds
This west Suffolk town was rated the best place to live in the East of England in a 2019 national newspaper survey. It scored highly for its high-quality schools, while its diverse arts scene means it now offers a comedy club, an art-house cinema and a jazz group alongside more traditional fare.
Bury’s historic past also made it a hit with the judges. There are still plenty of impressive town houses and chocolate-box cottages mixed in among the more modern developments. And the town’s striking cathedral and Norman Tower (above) are both located close to the Abbey Gardens, the horticultural jewel in Bury’s crown.
Norwich
Described as ‘a fine city’ on many signs, it seems that the county town of Norfolk is a happy one as well. When it comes to being satisfied with where you live, the city is in the UK’s top 10, according to a report by the Metro newspaper. Norwich residents rated their city highly for factors such as friendliness, overall appearance and personal safety.
With two universities (the UEA and the Norwich University of the Arts), a diverse cultural offering and some comparatively inexpensive property prices, the city is also a popular place to move to for young people.
Woodbridge
This east Suffolk town has scored consistently highly in national surveys for its high quality of life. Its historic attractions, including the working Tide Mill (pictured above) and the famous Anglo-Saxon burial ground at nearby Sutton Hoo, have helped keep it near the top of the rankings.
Other factors in Woodbridge’s favour are its strong community spirit and its closeness to the coast. And the Thoroughfare, which contains a good mix of independent stores alongside the bigger retail names, was recently on the shortlist for being the best high street in Britain.
Cambridge
Even though its narrow streets can easily get clogged up with traffic, and its property prices are high, Cambridge is still one of the most popular places in East Anglia to move to. As well as a university which is famous throughout the world, people moving to Cambridge can expect to benefit from high rates of employment – and enjoy a high life expectancy.
The Petersfield area, east of the city centre, has scored highly in more recent quality of life surveys, thanks to its range of independent shops and popular pubs.
Manningtree
This Essex town on the banks of the River Stour is also one of the best places to live in the East of England, according to the national newspaper survey. Part of its attraction is its location – the delights of Constable Country and several nature reserves are on its doorstep, while its proximity to London means that commuting to the capital, by road or rail, is comparatively easy. Stansted Airport is less than an hour away, and it is close to both Colchester and Ipswich.
However, Manningtree itself has plenty to recommend it, with its schools, its shopping and its social scene all coming in for praise. The town also has its own beach – a small, artificial one in a corner of the estuary that runs up to neighbouring Mistley.
Moving House to East Anglia with Hamiltons Removals
As a moving company based in East Anglia, Hamiltons Removals have a wealth of local knowledge and expertise which will make your removals experience as straightforward and stress-free as possible.
We can help you with moves to East Anglia and all over the UK. This includes commercial and domestic moves to and from Bath, Belfast, Birmingham, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Manchester and Southampton as well as destinations closer to home.
We also offer a range of linked services, including insurance, packing your belongings, and specialist removals for horses, other animals and bulky items such as vehicles. And our self-storage facilities at Harleston and Aldeby will keep your items secure for the long or short term. To receive a quote for a move, simply follow this link and fill in the online form, or call us on (0)1379 855203.
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