Uttlesford is best rural area to live in UK

Uttlesford has been named the best rural place to live in the UK for people who value their quality of life, according to the 2014 Halifax Rural Areas Quality of Life Survey. The annual study takes a wide range of factors into account, including residents' health and life expectancy, crime rate, weather, employment, school results, broadband access, and personal wellbeing. Maldon came in at number 15 on this year's list. Read more: http://www.essexchronicle.co.uk/Halifax-Quality-Life-Survey-Uttlesford-Maldon/story-20845728-detail/story.html#ixzz2xcgPwZQP.