Usk named as best place to live in Wales

Usk in Monmouthshire has been named the best place to live in Wales.

It is top of a list of 6 locations in the region chosen by The Sunday Times to represent the best of Britain in the annual Sunday Times Best Places to Live guide.  

The comprehensive guide is released online today and will be available in the paper on Sunday. 

Helen Davies, The Times and Sunday Times Property Editor said: "This guide has never been so important. The pandemic has taught us just how much we rely on our homes, our communities and our surroundings. With working from home now common, it's no surprise that many of us are reassessing our priorities and thinking hard about where we really want to live.  

"Our focus for this year has been community, countryside and convenience. It hasn't been a year for big cities or small villages. Instead it is small towns that have shone: big enough to have everything you need within walking distance and small enough for everyone to feel connected.  

"The Town of Flowers is our top choice in Wales, thanks to the unrivalled enthusiasm of its  population whose efforts and energy are behind Usk's award-winning floral displays and much more.  

"The town centre is attractive and independent, the surrounding countryside a delight and Cardiff and Bristol are within easy reach."