Bucks Towns Named Best Places to Retire in Britain
CHESHAM AND AMERSHAM, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, JUL 30 – Chesham and Amersham topped L&G's retirement index for excelling in health, financial security, and community engagement, based on data including a survey of 3,000 UK retirees.
- A major new study has revealed Chesham and Amersham as the best place to retire in Britain, topping the rankings out of 632 areas nationwide, according to Legal & General Retail.
- L&G compiled an index using Office for National Statistics figures, census data, and housing reports, scoring areas against six pillars.
- Its health pillar score of 93 drove its leading position among 632 areas, with an overall score of 74, according to L&G.
- Researchers say these insights can help future retirees make more informed choices, as Lorna Shah emphasised that 'Financial security in particular, is an enabler for many of the other measures.'
- Regions like Monmouthshire and Mid Dunbartonshire are recognized as leading, with Monmouthshire topping Wales according to researchers.
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