A 'picturesque' County Durham village has been named one of the poshest places to live in the UK after it was hailed in national data.

Brancepeth was included in The Telegraph's roundup of the country's 48 poshest villages - which saw it rank among some of the most picturesque locations around the UK.

With ivy-covered cottages, a castle landmark and dreamy-looking houses - it's no real surprise that Brancepeth has been included.

Brancepeth Castle dates back to the 12th century, with a café in the gatehouse and even a golf course next to the village hall. 

This is not the first time the village has won such an accolade, being named on the poshest villages list in 2023 and 2022.

Also featured on The Telegraph's list of the poshest villages were Dinnington in Tyne and Wear and Mitford.

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While these locations might not be the cheapest to live in, they have been hailed as some of the best and most relaxing places to have a property.

These plaudits from Savills and the Telegraph come after two North East areas were named among the best places to live in the UK last month in a separate study.

Frances McDonald, director of research at Savills, said: "Our latest research indicates that proximity to a train station, place of work and family has become much more important for those searching for a new home – particularly as individuals are more likely to be commuting to the office multiple times a week.

"While still important to some now, pandemic buyer wish lists favoured proximity to parks, shops, and local pubs and restaurants. Exactly what village characteristics are classed as essential will vary from buyer to buyer, but we know that access to education, attractive surroundings and connectivity is a decent definition of a ‘have it all’ village."