A new study has identified the best places in the UK to buy a home with outdoor space, with North Norfolk coming out on top. The research, conducted by Hedges Direct, evaluated 346 local authorities based on factors such as average garden size, climate, access to public gardens and allotments, and soil quality. In North Norfolk, the typical garden measures 346 square metres—71% larger than the UK average of 202 square metres. This translates to a cost of £876 per square metre of garden, compared to the average regional house price of £303,474. The area also has 72 allotments, which equates to 1.29 hectares of communal garden space per 1,000 homes. The Cotswolds ranked second in the study, with an overall score of 66.4. While the region offers excellent access to allotments—68 sites, or 1.31 hectares per 1,000 homes—it has significantly more expensive private gardens. The average cost per square metre of garden in the Cotswolds is £1,686, much higher than in North Norfolk. East Cambridgeshire performed particularly well in terms of soil quality and growing conditions. The region's soil has a pH level of 6.6, which is ideal for most garden plants, as they thrive best in soil with a pH close to 6.5. Additionally, East Cambridgeshire has the longest growing season in the UK, with 288 days suitable for plant growth each year. According to the study, the top 10 places in the UK to live if you want a large garden are: 1. North Norfolk (index score: 68.2, cost per square metre of garden: £876) 2. Cotswolds (66.4, £1,686) 3. East Cambridgeshire (64.4, £1,383) 4. West Oxfordshire (63.5, £2,105) 5. South Cambridgeshire (62.9, £1,702) 6. King's Lynn and West Norfolk (62.8, £850) 7. Isle of Wight (62.7, £1,151) 8. Rother (62.5, £1,141) 9. Rutland (62.4, £1,061) 10. Bolsover (61.8, £983) The findings highlight the balance between garden size, cost, and environmental factors when choosing a place to live with outdoor space.