New study reveals the best and worst UK towns to live without a car

A new study by GoCompare has analysed ONS data to find the best locations in the UK live without needing a car.

Cars have become a necessity in many Brits’ lives despite the expense and emissions they contribute. As some UK towns are better connected than others, people’s reliance on cars to ensure independence varies across the country. But where are the UK regions where a car is a necessity to get around?

The study analysed ONS data to compare the walk, drive and cycle times to key amenities in over 300 towns and cities in England. Each location was then scored and ranked to find out the best and worst places to live without a car. The amenities accounted for in the index include…

? – Food shops

? – Town centre

? – Hospitals and GP

? – Primary, secondary and higher education

? – Small, medium and large employment

London named as England’s least car dependant city ?

It may come as no surprise that London (specifically the borough of Hammersmith and Fulham), came out on top as the most walkable city in England.

The thriving capital city offers pedestrians great amenities within walking distance, as well as regular public transport links through busses, trains and the underground – giving those without a car the most independence.

However, with many city dwellers recently moving out of the city and not having ownership of a car, where are the next most walkable locations to live in England?

RANKED: The best 20 UK cities for pedestrians to not own a car:

With the average cost of getting a new driver on the road being £6,071.00 (including the cost of learning to drive, buying, taxing and insuring a car) these towns will be happy to hear it is not a necessity for those fortunate to get around on foot.