Epsom has been named one of the best places to retire in the UK.
While many may think of Epsom as a place for youngsters starting their careers, it is also perfect for settling down and retiring.
The Telegraph has listed Epsom and Ewell as one of the best places in the United Kingdom to retire, mentioning its property prices, low crime rate, natural areas, and convenient transport links.
The north Surrey town, not far from the border of south London, ranked at number 4 in the Telegraph’s list, with Richmond-upon-Thames at number 3 and Worcester in Worcestershire at number 7.
Epsom is the only Surrey location, while the rest were places in London, besides Devon, Worcester, and Cheltenham.
Epsom was the fourth most expensive place to live on the list in terms or properties, with an average house price of £579,000.
Two-fifths of Epsom is designated as green belt, with Epsom Common covering 436 acres.
The borough is accessible by Epsom station, which is one of the rare train stations that have three direct links to key London stations: London Waterloo, London Victoria, and London Bridge.
Epsom is perhaps most famous for hosting the annual Epsom Derby, which attracts hundreds of people from all over the country.
There are also three golf clubs – Epsom Golf Club, Horton Golf Park, and The Royal Automobile Club – perfect for anyone who wants to spend their golden years playing the popular sport.
Richard Winter, a buying agent who runs his own firm, said: “I’ve recently moved some clients out of central London to Epsom in order to be closer to the RAC at Woodcote Park [a country club with two 18-hole courses].
“They wanted to be closer to the club for the next chapter of their lives.”
The Telegraph worked alongside Savills Research to examine key factors, like the number of hospitals, GPs and dentists per 10,000 people and the availability of shops and green spaces nearby.
Crime levels, apart from fraud, were also taken into account before the figures were cross-checked against average property prices.
Frances McDonald, of Savills Research, said: “Owner-occupiers aged 65-plus hold an estimated £2.6 trillion of net housing wealth, with many having reached the point where they have paid off their mortgage debt.
“In some cases, these movers are likely to reconsider the location of their home to ensure the convenience and proximity of local amenities and health services, so they can be less reliant on others in later life.”