Muddy Stilettos, a luxury lifestyle site, asked its readers to vote for the best village or town to call home in 2024.
More than 27,500 people voted for Bedfordshire’s Best Place to Live 2024 between July 30 and August 15, and readers were given one vote each. The results revealed passion for each town or village’s sense of community, schools, restaurants, shops and culture.
Hero Brown, founder and Editor-in-Chief of Muddy Stilettos, said: “When people move home, they’re searching for more than just a house, they want to find a new lifestyle that works for them.
“It’s hard to be confident on whether a location is the right place for you, but we’ve built our reputation on having first-hand knowledge on the in-the-know places to live and places to go. This Reader Vote gives a truly independent view on the towns and villages with the most popular postcodes, schools, restaurants and amenities.”
James Cleland, head of country business at Knight Frank, added: “The Muddy Stilettos Best Places to Live Reader Vote is an invaluable source of in-the-know information to guide these decisions. Knight Frank is excited to collaborate with the team over the coming year to provide this useful insight.”
We have put this list in reserve order, so you will have to scroll to find the reigning town.
Without further ado...here are Bedfordshire’s Best Places to Live 2024!
9. Ampthill
Just missing out on the top spot, Ampthill is a close second. If you're after a quintessential English market town to put down your roots, then look no further! It is also a hit for nature and history lovers. Photo: Katrina Harper Lewis
10. Biggleswade
The reigning town, named as the best place to live in Bedfordshire is Biggleswade, sitting proud on the River Ivel. While commuters flock to the area for its easy access to both London and Cambridge, the town has plenty to offer, like Jordans Mill, the Shuttleworth Collection, Herring’s Green Activity Farm and Warden Abbey Vineyard. What's not to like? Photo: Lorna Newman Wedding Photography