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Bristol Named Best Place to Live in Britain

Bristol has been crowned the best place to live in Britain, according to the Sunday Times Best Places To Live Guide 2017.

From the pretty Georgian terraces of Clifton to the graffiti-covered streets of Stokes Croft and the colourful waterfront - Bristol is a city as diverse as its inhabitants.

And after Bristol topped the list of the best places to live in the UK in 2017, those inhabitants are undoubtedly feeling rather smug.

The annual guide, which combines data such as crime rates, house prices and school performance, said the city had faced "stiff competition" from London and other major UK destinations.

But it said, with lots of "glamorous, creative, hi-tech and professional" jobs on offer and "great" food and drink - the city "crams in all the culture you could wish for".

Bristol was described as “a small city that feels like a big city, handily placed for seaside and scenery, but hardly cut off from the rest of the country.”

Famed for Banksy, Brunel and the invention of Ribena, it’s a quirky city that attracts a numerous different types of people.

One of the reasons Bristol is so beloved by many is its focus on individuality - there are always new unique stores and eateries popping up and the city is home to the longest stretch of independent shops in the UK.

Sunday Times home editor Helen Davies, explained: "The city is a worthy winner thanks to its ideal combination of extraordinary culture, impressive schools, buzzing culinary scene, exciting redevelopment and community spirit.

And it’s often heralded as being as exciting as London whilst providing a much higher quality of life.

"We sum the city up as cool, classy and supremely creative."

Mayor of Bristol, Marvin Rees, said he was "chuffed" the city had been recognised.

"Pinpointing what makes Bristol special isn't easy," he said.

"It's a combination of many things from the people to the place itself, but at the heart of it is our cultural diversity and independent spirit."

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