West Berkshire has been named the best place for families to live in 2025.
The home security provider ADT conducted research to find the best family-friendly locations, considering factors such as crime rates, access to outdoor areas, school performance, and property prices.
West Berkshire, which includes Newbury and Thatcham, topped the list, boasting one of the lowest burglary rates in the country.
The area is known for its quality of living, with 90 per cent of properties having private outdoor space, and gardens averaging 625m².
Schools in West Berkshire also excel, with 97 per cent achieving above-average performance scores.
Michelle Bennett, ADT UK subscriber general manager, said: "There’s a lot to think about when deciding where to live, but generally families want to feel safe, and have access to both good schools and outdoor spaces.
"Our research highlights the areas excelling in these aspects, so hopefully it’ll prove useful for those planning a move this year."
The top 10 areas for families to live in 2025 are West Berkshire, Cornwall, Wiltshire, Shropshire, Bracknell Forest, Dorset, Cheshire West and Chester, Windsor and Maidenhead, East Riding of Yorkshire, and Cheshire East.
Wiltshire is the safest region, with just 47 recorded incidents per 1,000 people.
However, Richmond upon Thames and Hammersmith and Fulham have the greatest percentage of high-performing schools.
At the other end of the table, the study revealed the worst local authorities for families to live in 2025.
Hackney was the lowest, followed by Haringey and Camden, which struggled with higher crime rates, limited access to quality schools, and reduced affordability.
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