Bristol Named One of UK’s ‘Most Beautiful’ Cities, According to New Research

A deep study has uncovered that Swansea, Plymouth, Derby, Bristol and Brighton are the most beautiful cities in the UK. The research took into consideration the proximity to the sea, the average amount of rainfall and sunshine, the number of parks per 10,000 people and the number of national trust sites nearby.

A new study has found that Swansea is the ‘most beautiful’ place to reside in the UK, followed by Plymouth, Derby, Bristol and Brighton. The research, conducted by an online blinds company, evaluated a total of 175 different statistics about the top 25 most populated UK cities in order to find the most attractive locations.

In order to determine the ‘most beautiful’ cities, the team at www.Web-Blinds.com assessed criteria that those wanting to relocate to a picturesque area of the country would take into account when searching for a new home.

All of the locations listed in the top five most beautiful cities benefit from coastal views, apart from Bristol and Derby. Despite this, Bristol is home to a beautiful 70-acre harbour and the River Avon, which stretches through the centre of the metropolitan city while Derby sits on the edge of the Peak District.

The levels of rainfall and sunshine for each of the cities were also taken into account. Of the five most beautiful areas, Swansea averaged 999mm of rain and 1,552 hours of sunshine per year. Plymouth saw 1,007mm of rain and 1,730 hours of sunshine, Derby witnessed 709mm of rain and 1,440 hours of sunshine, Bristol had 802mm of rain and 1,627 hours of sunshine and Brighton suffered from 722mm of rain but enjoyed 1,888 hours of sunshine each year.

Next, researchers assessed the open spaces and wide, natural views within each location, by considering the number of public parks per 10,000 residents and unattractive high-rise buildings. Derby came out on top with 12 parks, followed by Bristol with 9.3 parks, Swansea with 4.4 parks, Plymouth with 6.3 parks and Brighton with 2.4 parks. Derby also ranked first for having the fewest unattractive high-rise buildings (4), followed by Swansea (12), Plymouth (14), Brighton (19) and Bristol (63).

The number of National Trust sites in each city was also tallied up, with the top five ranking as follows Bristol (7), Swansea and Brighton (5 each), Derby (4) and Plymouth (2).

Kirsty Martin, spokesperson for Web-Blinds.com, said:

“All too often when looking to purchase a new property, one can get caught up in the financial aspects without taking time to look at the bigger picture and appreciate the true beauty of the surrounding area. This is why we wanted to take into account such details as the natural surroundings, weather patterns and proximity to the ocean when compiling our top five most beautiful cities.

“Swansea, Derby, Plymouth, Bristol and Brighton each bring their own unique elements of beauty for those who choose to reside in them, making each one an ideal choice for those looking to settle down in a picturesque location but with all the benefits of the big city.”