Hale named one of the best places to live in Britain by The Sunday Times

The village is one of 12 North West locations to make the Best Places to Live in Britain list, compiled by The Sunday Times.

Where Hale ranks on the list will be revealed in part two of The Sunday Times Best Places to Live guide, which is published on Sunday March 20.

The annual supplements combine data and statistics such as crime rates, house prices and school performance with the local knowledge and expertise of Sunday Times writers.

The locations were selected for offering the best quality of life to the widest number of people, and combining desirable features such as a positive community spirit, good shops and services and attractive outdoor spaces.

Other North West locations to make the list include Chorlton-cum-Hardy, Castlefield and Saddleworth.

A spokesperson for Trafford Council said: “We are delighted to see Hale named in the Sunday Times ‘Best Places to live in the North West.’ “Hale village is a close knit community with a thriving local economy and a great place to live with high quality houses, good schools and close proximity to attractive green spaces.”

The Sunday Times Best Places to Live in Britain Part 2 is the second in a two part series. This weekend it reveals the best places to live in the South West, Midlands, London and the North West, as well as the overall best place to live in the UK. Part one revealed the best places in the South East, East, North East and Yorkshire, Scotland, Northern Ireland, and Wales.

Commenting on The Sunday Times Best Places to Live, Home Editor Helen Davies said: "The second part of the Best Places to Live guide continues our tour of Britain as we highlight the wonderful array of places to live across the country.

"Each place truly deserves its inclusion on the list, as we carefully consider each one, combining key statistics with our writers’ informed knowledge to produce a truly authoritative guide.”