Judges said the location was chosen for its "knockout historic looks with excellent state schools, a rich cultural offering ...

If you fancy getting lost, the town has four mazes, one of which is the largest turf labyrinth still surviving in Europe and winds for around one mile in total, according to Visit Saffron Walden.

The Essex town Saffron Walden, which is around an hour's drive from Romford, has been named as the best place to live in the UK.