The village near Greater Manchester with a ‘hidden beach’ and gastro pub named among poshest in UK

A village with its own gastro pub and a hidden beach has been named among the poshest in the UK. Hightown in Sefton, is one of the most desirable villages in Britain to live in, according to research from Savills and Telegraph Money.

Locations were ranked by looking at a number of aspects, including highest house prices, best lifestyle factors, connectivity and aesthetic appeal. Located 10 miles from Liverpool, Highton has an average house price of £315,088 which is among the lowest prices of the areas on the list. At the top end is Shackleford in Surrey with an average of £1,360,038, Sunningdale in Berkshire at £1,462,199 and The Alderleys in Cheshire at £1,312,058, the Liverpool Echo reports.

The village is surrounded by beauty spots with Formby and Crosby beach, and the National Trust pine woods all nearby. But it also has great transport links including a train station, and its served by the Southport Line.

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The Telegraph report said: "Commuters can work in the city and retreat to the coast where there are sandy and shingle stretches, dunes and wetlands teaming with wildlife such as natterjack toads.The nearby Sefton Coastal Path provides views of sprawling farmland and coastal vistas."

The Pheasant Inn, on Moss Lane, is also a much loved gastropub that has been named among the top 50 pubs in the UK, by Big 7 Travel.The menu is made up of a wide range of seasonal favourite dishes, along with classic pub food. The venue features a spacious dining room, a bar space and an outdoor dining area for alfresco dining.

Hightown has a number of shops, pubs and restaurants, and with a population of 2,000 there’s