New research commissioned by The Telegraph shows two of the most desirable places to live in Britain are in Oxfordshire.

Locations were ranked using key factors including residents' state of health, the cost of homes, the jobs people living there have and the qualifications they hold.

Estate agents Savills compiled the list, using data from the most recent census.

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Oxford was ranked 47th on the list and Henley claimed the highest spot in the county at 17.

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Stephen Christie-Miller, of Savills, said of Henley: "What's not to love about Henley? Henley is a beautiful riverside market town, with an abundance of culture that's unusual for a town of this size.

"Furthermore, Henley is incredibly well connected, in half an hour you can get to Heathrow or the M25 and now we have trains linking up with the Elizabeth line via Twyford, which is amazing.

“The beautiful countryside is reminiscent of the middle of Devon but here you are still so close to London. As far as families are concerned, there’s also excellent schooling.”

Oxford on the other hand is the only city in Oxfordshire.  

It is known for its world-class university that dates back hundreds of years.

Lucian Cook, head of residential research for Savills, said: “It’s worth noting that these locations are not second-home hotspots.

"They are aspirational, ­affluent places that attract incoming wealth with good schools and a strong quality of housing stock where residents are economically active who are building up their property and personal wealth.”