Best places to live in the northwest of England

Like its resident swans, this serene village has a lot going on beneath the surface

It’s a return to mint condition for the gateway to the Lakes

Smart with a heart, this posh market town has class from top to bottom

Cool, calm and connected, this suburban superstar offers parks and recreation

This rural refuge has the recipe for the good life: health, happiness and great grub

And relax… the long and winding road leads to L8, the best bit of one of Britain’s brightest cities