In order to compile our results for, The Best And Worst Places To Live In The UK: 2006, we judged all 434 UK local authorities on exactly the same criteria - crime, education, employment, environment and lifestyle.
1 Winchester
A perfect blend of heritage and vibrant modern living.
2 Horsham
Close to both the south coast and London.
3 Tunbridge Wells
Its residents clearly aren't disgusted any more.
4 Harrogate
Elegant living in the centre of the UK.
5 South Cambridgeshire
Fast growing country villages.
6 Orkney
Escape the rat race in the rugged far north.
7 East Hertfordshire
A country-town feel close to London.
8 Epsom and Ewell
Was last year's number one, but isn't cheap.
9 Eastleigh
Ugly, but with great employment prospects.
10 West Dorset
The picturesque rural and coastal district.
1 Hackney
High crime, bad education - our worst place to live.
2 Tower Hamlets
The second most deprived borough in the UK.
3 Merthyr Tydfil
Slowly improving since the steel industry died.
4 Newham
New hope has come in the form of the Olympics.
5 Islington
Super rich lies next to super poor.
6 Middlesbrough
The city's dilapidated old housing lies empty.
7 Nottingham
Crime is down but it's still burglary capital of Britain.
8 Strabane
The troubles still go on, but things are improving.
9 Blaenau Gwent
Unemployment is rife since the steelworks closed.
10 Manchester
Lots of investment but still not a nice place to live.
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