Set amidst the dramatic landscapes of the Upper Teesdale valley, Middleton-in-Teesdale is a "vibrant market town", according to TripAdvisor.

Third place went to the British Museum, where living within a one-mile radius can boost your home’s value by 59 per cent. The ...

Tucked away in the rolling countryside just a few miles from Durham City, Brancepeth is one of the poshest places in the North East.