The South West of England is the UK’s prime vacation spot for over-50s trying to downsize, as practically half (43%) of the area are over that age, analysis from Regency Dwelling exhibits.

At a neighborhood stage, North Norfolk has emerged because the primary hotspot, with 57.4% of its inhabitants aged over 50, the very best determine anyplace in England and Wales.

Nationally, over-50s now account for 38.2% of the inhabitants throughout England and Wales.

Tim Simmons, gross sales & advertising and marketing director at Regency Dwelling, stated: “There’s an actual peace of thoughts that comes with shifting to an space the place you’ll really feel understood, welcomed and supported.

“Whether or not it’s becoming a member of native strolling teams, espresso mornings, or just having fun with a chat with like-minded neighbours, these communities supply the social richness that makes life after 50 much more rewarding.

“It’s for precisely these causes that we’ve seen a rising desire amongst over-50s in the case of choosing the park house way of life.

“Not solely can they safe a extra reasonably priced house in among the nation’s most lovely retirement spots, however they will accomplish that in a ready-made neighborhood of like-minded folks their very own age, which suggests adapting to their new tempo of life is seamless.”

North Norfolk is adopted carefully by East Lindsey (54.9%), Rother (54.9%), and Derbyshire Dales (54.6%).

Different standout areas the place greater than half the inhabitants are over 50 embody West Devon (54.5%), Torridge (53.9%), Dorset (52.6%), the New Forest (52.3%) and the Isle of Wight (52.3%).

These areas supply extra than simply engaging coastlines and countryside — additionally they present neighborhood connections, accessible facilities, and an lively social scene tailor-made to the over-50s.