Saffron Walden因其生活质量、历史魅力和充满活力的社区,在2025年被命名为英国最佳居住地点。 Saffron Walden was named the UK’s best place to live in 2025 due to its quality of life, historic charm, and vibrant community.

2025年3月的《星期日时报》将Essex历史城镇Saffron Walden命名为英国最佳居住地点, Saffron Walden, a historic town in Essex, was named the best place to live in the UK by The Sunday Times in March 2025, ranking above 72 locations based on quality-of-life factors like schools, transport, broadband, green spaces, and local amenities. 该镇以其鹅卵石街道、都铎风格建筑和拥有200多家商店和餐馆的繁荣独立主街闻名，该镇每周两次的市场——始于1141年——至今仍是社区的基石，并于2018年获得最佳小型户外市场奖。 Known for its cobbled streets, Tudor architecture, and thriving independent high street with over 200 shops and eateries, the town’s twice-weekly market—dating to 1141—remains a community cornerstone and won Best Small Outdoor Market in 2018. 包括厨师Jamie Oliver在内的访客都表扬了该镇的强烈的社区精神、历史魅力和应对全国街头高端挑战的韧性。 The town’s enduring appeal is attributed to its strong community spirit, historic charm, and resilience amid national high street challenges, drawing praise from visitors including chef Jamie Oliver.