The best place in the UK to buy a house if you want a garden

A new study has looked at things like cost per square metre and soil quality (Picture: Getty Images)

If you do have the budget, a garden can be an absolute game-changer.

A place to enjoy a bit of peace and quiet, somewhere to host barbecues and family meals, or even just try your hand at gardening.

With that in mind, new research has identified the best places in the UK to buy a home with outdoor space — and, naturally, the top spot is right in the middle of the countryside, in North Norfolk.

A total of 346 local authorities were evaluated on seven factors, including average garden space, climate, access to pu...