WARRINGTON is one of the UK’s best spots for green space access, according to a new study.

It comes following a study by Eurocell who looked at access to private gardens and outdoor space, the size of each outdoor space, and proximity to public parks and green space.

By looking at these factors, it has been able to reveal the UK’s ‘green giants’.

Warrington came in at fifth place overall.

It was found that the average size of homeowners’ private outdoor space is 236 metres squared and that residents have less distance to walk to get to the nearest park, public garden or playing field, at 263 metres.

The survey also revealed that out of all of the homes for sale on Rightmove, 89 per cent have a garden.

The research by Eurocell comes after reports that access to green space has been linked to a reduced rate of anxiety, stress and loneliness.

Market town Chesterfield, in Derbyshire, comes out on top as being the best place to live in the UK for access to green space. Close to the Peak District, Chesterfield is surrounded by the woodland walks and diverse habitats of the national park.

Of the data analysed, 95 per cent of all homes and flats in Chesterfield had private outdoor space - the highest of all in the country. Nationally, the figure stands at 89 per cent.

Mansfield, Telford, and Rotherham also came ahead of Warrington.