A "bijou Georgian" market town in Hampshire with "lovely pubs and restaurants" has been named among the best in the UK.

Alresford was featured alongside 15 others in a list from the Daily Mail, who consulted property experts and estate agents.

Discussing the creation of the list, the newspaper wrote: "Most high streets these days are a sad mix of vape shops, Costas and probably a betting shop or two.

"So, where do you move to if you want a strong community, welcoming coffee shops and vibrant atmosphere all within walking distance? The answer is a market town.

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"With their gravel-voiced traders, colourful open-air stalls and milling crowds, market towns are now some of the most sought-after postcodes in the country."

The full list of the best market towns in the UK can be found on the Daily Mail website here.

What was said about Alresford?

Alresford was featured among the best market towns due to the wide range of produce that is available on their market days as well as its mixture of well-regarded pubs and eateries.

The Daily Mail wrote: "The bijou Georgian town of Alresford takes its Thursday markets seriously.

"Traders sell everything from mobile phone accessories to award-winning bread, cakes and eggs.

"There is a book shop and stalls selling organic foods, olive oils, logs from a local supplier and even cycle repairs. One old favourite is Derek Price who grows his own herbs, flowers and vegetables.

"The trust which runs the market is looking to expand and it would be an ideal opportunity to get a foot on the ladder of commerce.

"A single bay stall only costs £15 a week – worth it to sample a breakfast from Sarah Kendall’s refreshment van and to get to know the locals."

Perhaps unsurprisingly the most sought-after streets in Alresford are to be found near where the market takes place.

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Sophie Winterson of Hamptons adds: "Retirees downsize from the Hampshire villages to be within walking distance of the amenities. They favour the High Street, East Street and West Street."

Alongside that, there is a lot to enjoy in Alresford including "lovely pubs, restaurants and coffee houses" as well as the "exclusive high-end fashion boutique, Moda Rosa".

The average price for a house in the area last year was listed as £488,000.