A recent study has named a village in Berkshire as the best place to live in England, but do residents actually agree with this assessment? 

Garrington Property Finders released their list of the best places to live 2024 in England and Wales and the picturesque village of Twyford nabbed first place.

Since then The News spoke directly to a long term resident of Twyford to get their take on this statement. 

Nicola Stapleton, 57, moved to the village in 1987 and has lived there ever since. 

"We came from Windsor and at the time I had never even heard of Twyford," she laughed. "I had my first daughter here in 1989 and then my son in 1992."

During the first decade of living in the village Mrs Stapleton became heavily involved with local groups, especially ones for babies and toddlers. 

"I love it here," she said. "I love the community. If you really get involved in the community and do some volunteering you would realise what a great place it is.

"When you first come here there are so many different types of groups. I now even volunteer at Hurst Primary School as well reading to the young children. It's very easy to meet people around here."

Mrs Stapleton said that there are so many things that are going on in Twyford, and it's very easy for everyone to get involved. 

However, when asked if she whole-heartedly agreed with the statement that Twyford is the best place to live in England and Wales, she did present some negatives. 

"It's a really nice thing that has been said about it for sure, but some improvements could be made," she said. 

"My daughter and grandchildren live with us because they cannot afford anywhere to live around here. For the younger generation it seems pretty impossible to buy in Twyford. 

"It's a very expensive place to live. It wasn't when we moved here in the 80s, but now it's different. My other son has moved out to Wokingham because it's more affordable."

Mrs Stapleton said that a lot of people in their thirties have had to move out of the village to places like Earley, Woodley, and Bracknell as it's more affordable. 

"A lot of young people are moving out of Twyford which is pretty sad," she said. "I can only speak on what my experience has been with my children and my friend's children."