UK area rankings

League tables of UK local authorities, built from official open data — council tax, schools, care ratings, population and density. Every figure links back to the area’s full profile.

• Best places to live in EnglandLocal authorities ranked by the My Area Score — a percentile blend of crime, housing affordability, schools, life expectancy, deprivation, employment and council tax.
• Cheapest council tax in EnglandLocal authorities with the lowest Band D council tax (all precepts included).
• Highest council tax in EnglandLocal authorities with the highest Band D council tax (all precepts included).
• Best schools in England by OfstedLocal authorities with the highest share of schools rated Good or Outstanding (min. 8 rated).
• Best CQC care ratings in EnglandAreas with the highest share of CQC-registered services rated Good or Outstanding.
• Most populous council areas in Great BritainLocal authorities ranked by usual-resident population.
• Most densely populated areas in England & WalesLocal authorities ranked by people per square kilometre.
• Most deprived areas in EnglandLocal authorities ranked by the share of neighbourhoods in England's most-deprived 10% (IoD 2019).
• Most energy-efficient homes in England & WalesLocal authorities with the highest share of homes rated EPC band C or above.
• Areas with the oldest populations in Great BritainLocal authorities with the highest share of residents aged 65 and over.