A Cornwall high street with a "wonderful tightly-packed mix of shops" has been named among the best in the UK.

St Ives High Street was featured alongside 31 others in a list from the Daily Mail, who spoke to various property experts and estate agents to come up with the locations.

Discussing the creation of the list, they wrote: "Despite the rise of online shopping and the trend for working from home, many of Britain’s high streets remain the beating heart of their communities, as well as being a magnet for visitors bored by the chain store experience.

"Buzzing with activity thanks to quirky independent stores, coffee shops and restaurants, as well as an overall sense of community, they also attract home buyers from far and wide."

St Ives High Street is located near its harbourSt Ives High Street is located near its harbour (Image: Google Streetview)

The full list of the best 32 high streets in the UK can be found on the Daily Mail website here.

What was said about St Ives High Street?

St Ives High Street was highlighted for its cobbled street, wide range of shops and its proximity to its harbour.

They wrote: "This winding cobbled street in St Ives lies just behind the popular town’s charming harbour.

"There is a wonderful tightly-packed mix of shops, from delis and independent shops to bigger brands, including Fat Face and Sea Salt.

"Queues often form outside St Ives Bakery thanks to its popular handmade Cornish pasties."

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Alongside having a well-regarded high street, St Ives is also considered the happiest place to live in Cornwall according to Rightmove.

In their Happy at Home Index, which was released at the end of 2023, the town was ranked second regionally, only behind Cirencester in Gloucestershire, and ninth nationally.

This was based on a survey of more than 26,000 people which rated factors such as a sense of pride, belonging, community and access to green spaces.