The borough of Richmond Upon Thames has been named as the third best place to retire in the UK in 2025 by The Telegraph.

Every year, The Telegraph creates a list of the best places to retire in the UK and this year, its money experts Money worked with Savills Research to produce exclusive data on the ideal retirement spots.

The research examined key factors, including the number of hospitals, GPs and dentists per 10,000 people and the availability of shops and green spaces nearby.

Crime levels, apart from fraud, were also taken into account, before the figures were cross-checked against average property prices (excluding new builds).

Frances McDonald, of Savills Research, who crunched the numbers, said: "Owner occupiers aged 65-plus hold an estimated £2.6 trillion of net housing wealth, with many having reached the point where they have paid off their mortgage debt.

"In some cases, these movers are likely to reconsider the location of their home to ensure the convenience and proximity of local amenities and health services, so they can be less reliant on others in later life."

The data revealed the UK's 100 best retirement destinations.

Among the top ten, were other South West London boroughs, including Merton, Sutton, and Kingston, with Merton coming in second place, Sutton in sixth, and Kingston in ninth.

Exeter in Devon was named number one by The Telegraph.

So why is Richmond in the top ten?

The Telegraph recognises Richmond as a top place to retire in the UK because of its low crime rates and decent public transport services, including "The holy London trinity of bus, Underground and National Rail".

It also has various scenic highlights including the River Thames frontage, which is 21 miles away according to The Telegraph, Richmond Park and Kew Gardens.

Richmond Upon Thames has several sceninc highlights, including the River Thames frontage (Credit: Tilly O'Brien)

However, Richmond has the second highest property prices out of the list's London choices, being second to Westminster.

According to The Telegraph, the average house price in Richmond is £889, 000 whereas its £1.6 million in Westminster.

Speaking about why Richmond came in third place, The Telegraph said: Next door to Merton, the nearby riverside borough of Richmond enters the list in third place.

"It spans 5,000 hectares, and more than half is classified as open space. It's also the only borough to span both sides of the River Thames."

"Its residents have said they felt a "strong sense of belonging" in the area, and it also has the lowest rate of recorded crime in the top 10 list of retirement locations."

Daniel Hutchins, of Savills, said: "You can live a life as fast or as slow as you like in Richmond, which makes it an ideal place to live in and enjoy as a retiree. You've got the river, a bountiful supply of green open space, golf courses, the Richmond theatre and some lovely independent shops and cafes."