{"id":6141,"date":"2026-06-19T16:13:33","date_gmt":"2026-06-19T16:13:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/login9ja.com\/global\/uks-best-place-to-raise-children-with-most-green-spaces-and-average-222k-homes\/"},"modified":"2026-06-19T16:13:33","modified_gmt":"2026-06-19T16:13:33","slug":"uks-best-place-to-raise-children-with-most-green-spaces-and-average-222k-homes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/login9ja.com\/global\/uks-best-place-to-raise-children-with-most-green-spaces-and-average-222k-homes\/","title":{"rendered":"UK&#8217;s best place to raise children with most green spaces and average \u00a3222K homes"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"article-body\">\n<h2 class=\"LeadText_lead-text__wd_PA __className_1cf165\" data-testid=\"leadtext\">Research has named the best place in the UK to raise a child, thanks to a number of factors from the variety of countryside spaces to lower than average house prices<\/h2>\n<div class=\"Byline_byline-container__K_Owl\" data-testid=\"byline\"><span class=\"Byline_byline-content-wrapper__Imque\" data-testid=\"byline-content\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"Byline_author-badge-date-wrapper__Q7jj1\">\n<p><span class=\"\" data-testid=\"byline-publishedDate\"><\/span><span class=\"ArticleTimestamp_updated-date__7qD4Q ArticleTimestamp_updated-date-with-published__iFKpF\" data-testid=\"byline-updatedDate\">Updated <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<p><button type=\"button\" class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX ImageEmbed_image-lead__Ti3qQ\" data-testid=\"leadimage\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"37315760\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.5\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Young people participate in grassroots sports activities, including football and badminton, during the Late May Bank Holiday heatwave in Sheffield, England\" loading=\"eager\" sizes=\"(max-width: 508px) 508px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37315760.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200f\/0_May-Bank-Holiday-Heatwave-In-The-United-Kingdom-Sheffield-25-May-2026.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37315760.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s508\/0_May-Bank-Holiday-Heatwave-In-The-United-Kingdom-Sheffield-25-May-2026.jpg 508w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37315760.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615\/0_May-Bank-Holiday-Heatwave-In-The-United-Kingdom-Sheffield-25-May-2026.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37315760.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200f\/0_May-Bank-Holiday-Heatwave-In-The-United-Kingdom-Sheffield-25-May-2026.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"The city was praised for its large outdoor green spaces\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">The city was praised for its large outdoor green spaces<cite aria-label=\"Image: Katy Blackwood\/NurPhoto\/Shutterstock\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-credit__wlx1W\" data-testid=\"caption-credit\">(Image: Katy Blackwood\/NurPhoto\/Shutterstock)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Raising a child in the modern world is a demanding task, and there are lots of big decisions <a target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/parenting\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">parents-to-be<\/a> need to make to give their offspring the best chance in life.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">One of the most important factors is where to live, and parents will be seeking somewhere with a balance between safety, <a target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/education\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">education <\/a>quality, childcare costs, plus outdoor spaces to raise free-range kids.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">To give parents a hand when making this life-changing choice, <a target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.outdoortoys.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">Outdoor Toys<\/a> has created an index of the <a target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.outdoortoys.com\/blogs\/campaigns\/best-places-to-raise-children\" rel=\"nofollow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">best places to raise a child<\/a> in the UK for 2026, and its research looked at a huge number of factors. These included the number of child-friendly attractions, crime rates, and the percentage of schools with a good or outstanding <a target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/ofsted\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">OFSTED <\/a>rating. This gave each town and city a child raise-ability score out of ten, and the overall winner scored an impressive 7.32.<\/p>\n<div data-testid=\"image-group\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX false\" data-testid=\"imageembed-37315942\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"37315942\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"image\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.5\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Aerial view of Sheffield City at UK\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 458px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37315942.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_Sheffield-Houses.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37315942.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s458b\/0_Sheffield-Houses.jpg 458w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37315942.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/0_Sheffield-Houses.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37315942.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_Sheffield-Houses.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"Average house prices hit \u00a3222,000 - below the national average\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Average house prices hit \u00a3222,000 &#8211; below the national average<cite aria-label=\"Image: Getty Images\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-credit__wlx1W\" data-testid=\"caption-credit\">(Image: Getty Images)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Sheffield in South Yorkshire took the top spot thanks to offering double the average amount of green space per person . It also has relatively affordable childcare costs of \u00a3918.33 per month, which is below the UK average of \u00a31,128 per child without government support.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Housing is also a major factor for growing families, and according to the Office of National Statistics (ONS), the average house price in <a target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/sheffield\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">Sheffield <\/a>stands at \u00a3222,000. This is below the UK wide average of \u00a3270,080, and far below areas such as the south east at \u00a3379,000.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Green spaces that can be enjoyed around the city include the Sheffield Botanical Gardens, which includes colourful flowers and plants from around the world, some of them kept in huge Victorian greenhouses. Outside, kids can wander the endless trails, spotting statues, fountains, and other pretty features.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Graves Park is another spot that&#8217;s much-loved by families. It has two playgrounds, woodlands, lakes, and much more to explore, while Kelham Island Museum is a fun day out where kids can learn all about the area&#8217;s industrial heritage in an interactive environment.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Second place in the rankings was <a target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/milton-keynes\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">Milton Keynes<\/a>, its score boosted by the fact it offered the widest range of child-friendly attractions. MK residents enjoy 31 kid-friendly attractions per 100,000 people, 11 more than the study&#8217;s average, meaning families who live in the city certainly won&#8217;t get bored.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">While Milton Keynes lost some ground due to its costly childcare &#8211; an average of \u00a31,416 per month &#8211; it offered large amounts of green space per person as well as a high percentage of schools OFSTED graded as good or outstanding.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Swindon came in third place, in part due to having the lowest crime rate in the study at 68 per 1,000 people. It also offered average <a target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/childcare\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">childcare <\/a>costs of \u00a3900, below the UK average, while two-thirds of its schools had good or higher OFSTED ratings.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Have a story you want to share? 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