Anglesey named among the best places in Wales to retire
The index was compiled by scoring areas against six 'pillars' – housing, health, social and community, financial, nature, and amenities – and was based on analysis of a wide range of existing data, including Office for National Statistics (ONS) figures, census data and housing and house price reports.
Opinium survey findings from research among 3,000 UK retirees in April 2024 were also analysed. The happiest retirees were defined as those with a life satisfaction score greater than the sample median.
Ynys Mon, or Anglesey, is on the list of the best places to retire in Wales, ranking in fourth place.
The island is separated from the mainland of Wales by the Menai Strait.
Visit Anglesey states: 'We're a small island with a big, boundless personality. A proper island too, not an offshoot of Wales, with our own strong identity, atmosphere, culture and community spirit.'
Monmouthshire was named the best place in Wales to retire, followed by Dwyfor Meirionnydd and the Vale of Glamorgan in 2nd and 3rd place respectively.
Here are all the best places to retire in Wales, according to L&G's research:
Lorna Shah, managing director – retail retirement at L&G, said: 'This research gives us a more complete picture of what shapes a happy later life.
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"It's not just about one factor – it's the combination of health, social connections, environment, and financial security that all play a part in retirement wellbeing.
'Financial security in particular, is an enabler for many of the other measures, giving people the freedom to choose where and how they want to live in later life.'
Overall, Chesham and Amersham took the top spot in the list of Britain's best places to retire.
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Stirling and Strathallan also ranks highly, praised for its historical setting and balance of urban convenience and rural calm. Further north and west, Na h-Eileanan an Iar – the Outer Hebrides – makes the top five, appealing to those seeking a quieter pace of life and strong community connection. 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Dwyfor Meirionnydd, in Gwynedd, comes in second, offering coastal serenity and rugged beauty, while the Vale of Glamorgan appeals with its proximity to Cardiff and sweeping seaside views. Mid and South Pembrokeshire, too, continues to attract retirees thanks to its slow pace and breathtaking coastal paths. Here are the best places to retire in Wales, according to L&G's index: Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Monmouthshire Dwyfor Meirionnydd Vale of Glamorgan Ynys Mon Mid and South Pembrokeshire Bangor Aberconwy Caerfyrddin Gower Bridgend Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe Cardiff North Clwyd North Ceredigion Preseli Clwyd East Llanelli Newport West and Islwyn Pontypridd Wrexham Cardiff South and Penarth Neath and Swansea East
