{"id":39471,"date":"2021-08-24T12:42:26","date_gmt":"2021-08-24T11:42:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ratedpeople.com\/blog\/?p=39471"},"modified":"2022-02-03T10:17:24","modified_gmt":"2022-02-03T10:17:24","slug":"the-uks-most-picturesque-places-to-move-to","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ratedpeople.com\/blog\/the-uks-most-picturesque-places-to-move-to","title":{"rendered":"The UK\u2019s most picturesque places to move to"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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Britain is home to bountiful countryside, quaint villages, charming market towns and stunning cities, and with the UK property market enjoying a boom since last July, demand for property is still strong and prices are still on the rise.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our latest Home Improvement Trends Report<\/a> revealed that more than a quarter of UK homeowners (29%) want to move house this year to get more outside space, and 25% want a bigger home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, to offer some inspiration for people looking to relocate, we analysed hashtags for over 500 towns and cities in the UK to reveal which are considered the most picturesque. Taking into account population size for each place, we\u2019ve dug into which have the most photos taken per capita, to discover the most photographed places around the UK.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re keen to upsize but would prefer to improve and not move, find local tradespeople<\/a> who can help with kitchen extensions<\/a>, loft conversions <\/a>or take a look at our cost guides<\/a> to see how much different jobs could cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The UK\u2019s top 20 most picturesque places to live in<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Durham Castle and Cathedral on their rock above the city, and Framwellgate Bridge spanning the River Wear.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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Newquay Beach on a hot summers day<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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Old narrow cobbled street with stone houses, Barn Hill and All Saints Place, Stamford, Lincolnshire.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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Scarborough, Yorkshire.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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Manchester City building <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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Deckchairs on Brighton Pier<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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Beautiful view of college in Cambridge with people punting on river cam<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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Falmouth waterfront seen from the sea. Cornwall.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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York shambles alley<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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Warwick Castle<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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Albert dock in Liverpool during a sunny day.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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Hertford Bridge, popularly known as the Bridge of Sighs, is a skyway joining two parts of Hertford College over New College Lane in Oxford.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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Classic view of the Iconic Tyne Bridge spanning the River Tyne between Newcastle and Gateshead<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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Street view of the historic Royal Mile, Edinburgh, Scotland<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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London, England – The bank district of central London with famous skyscrapers and other landmarks at sunset with blue sky.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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View of historical Ely Cathedral from Cherry Hill Park in summer. Ely, Cambridgeshire.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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Medieval half-timber houses and Stour river in Canterbury Old Town, Kent.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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Babbacombe beach in Torquay, Devon coast, view from above<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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View of sea at low tide and beach in Kingsgate Bay in Margate.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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Inverness Castle in the Highlands of Scotland<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Our research shows Durham is the most Insta-worthy place to live in the UK. More than 2.5 million photos of Durham have been shared on Instagram; with a population of just over 50,000, that means for every inhabitant, 50 photos are shared online, making it the most photographed place in the UK.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cornish surfing town Newquay follows as the second most scenic place in the UK with 42 photos shared per capita, and Stamford in Lincolnshire is third, with 32 photos shared per person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Scarborough, with almost 2 million Instagram photos and a population of just over 60,000, boasts 31 photos per resident, which lands the North Yorkshire town in fourth. In fifth, with 30 Instagram shots per capita, it\u2019s the northern city of Manchester, with a whopping 16.5 million shots and a population of just over 550,00.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The top 100 most photographed places in the UK (positions 1 -50)<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Rank<\/strong><\/td>City\/Town<\/strong><\/td>Instagram photos<\/strong><\/td>County<\/strong><\/td>Region<\/strong><\/td>Population<\/strong><\/td>Photos per person<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
1<\/td>Durham<\/td>2,601,061<\/td>County Durham<\/td>North East<\/td>51,837<\/td>50.18<\/td><\/tr>
2<\/td>Newquay<\/td>909,883<\/td>Cornwall<\/td>South West<\/td>21,889<\/td>41.57<\/td><\/tr>
3<\/td>Stamford<\/td>653,624<\/td>Lincolnshire<\/td>East Midlands<\/td>20,558<\/td>31.79<\/td><\/tr>
4<\/td>Scarborough<\/td>1,901,394<\/td>North Yorkshire<\/td>Yorkshire Humber<\/td>61,525<\/td>30.90<\/td><\/tr>
5<\/td>Manchester<\/td>16,468,992<\/td>Greater Manchester<\/td>North West<\/td>554,400<\/td>29.71<\/td><\/tr>
6<\/td>Brighton<\/td>7,075,737<\/td>East Sussex<\/td>South East<\/td>241,999<\/td>29.24<\/td><\/tr>
7<\/td>Cambridge<\/td>4,319,044<\/td>Cambridgeshire<\/td>East<\/td>149,023<\/td>28.98<\/td><\/tr>
8<\/td>Falmouth<\/td>684,587<\/td>Cornwall<\/td>South West<\/td>23,968<\/td>28.56<\/td><\/tr>
9<\/td>York<\/td>4,554,540<\/td>North Yorkshire<\/td>Yorkshire Humber<\/td>161,994<\/td>28.12<\/td><\/tr>
10<\/td>Warwick<\/td>851,832<\/td>Warwickshire<\/td>West Midlands<\/td>32,718<\/td>26.04<\/td><\/tr>
11<\/td>Liverpool<\/td>14,833,871<\/td>Merseyside<\/td>North West<\/td>579,256<\/td>25.61<\/td><\/tr>
12<\/td>Oxford<\/td>4,146,065<\/td>Oxfordshire<\/td>South East<\/td>163,967<\/td>25.29<\/td><\/tr>
13<\/td>Newcastle upon Tyne<\/td>5,646,656<\/td>Tyne and Wear<\/td>North East<\/td>281,842<\/td>20.03<\/td><\/tr>
14<\/td>Edinburgh<\/td>9,581,542<\/td>Edinburgh<\/td>Scotland<\/td>488,050<\/td>19.63<\/td><\/tr>
15<\/td>London<\/td>150,696,691<\/td>London<\/td>London<\/td>8,907,918<\/td>16.92<\/td><\/tr>
16<\/td>Ely<\/td>335,558<\/td>Cambridgeshire<\/td>East<\/td>20,255<\/td>16.57<\/td><\/tr>
17<\/td>Canterbury<\/td>1,028,006<\/td>Kent<\/td>South East<\/td>62,767<\/td>16.38<\/td><\/tr>
18<\/td>Torquay<\/td>822,303<\/td>Devon<\/td>South West<\/td>50,645<\/td>16.24<\/td><\/tr>
19<\/td>Margate<\/td>870,828<\/td>Kent<\/td>South East<\/td>64,757<\/td>13.45<\/td><\/tr>
20<\/td>Inverness<\/td>621,240<\/td>Highland<\/td>Scotland<\/td>47,290<\/td>13.14<\/td><\/tr>
21<\/td>Chichester<\/td>405,584<\/td>West Sussex<\/td>South East<\/td>31,831<\/td>12.74<\/td><\/tr>
22<\/td>Elgin<\/td>314,565<\/td>Moray<\/td>Scotland<\/td>24,760<\/td>12.70<\/td><\/tr>
23<\/td>Salisbury<\/td>582,638<\/td>Wiltshire<\/td>South West<\/td>46,309<\/td>12.58<\/td><\/tr>
24<\/td>Whitstable<\/td>418,108<\/td>Kent<\/td>South East<\/td>33,505<\/td>12.48<\/td><\/tr>
25<\/td>Stirling<\/td>466,113<\/td>Stirling<\/td>Scotland<\/td>37,610<\/td>12.39<\/td><\/tr>
26<\/td>Stratford-upon-Avon<\/td>352,699<\/td>Warwickshire<\/td>West Midlands<\/td>29,565<\/td>11.93<\/td><\/tr>
27<\/td>Glasgow<\/td>7,250,125<\/td>Glasgow<\/td>Scotland<\/td>612,040<\/td>11.85<\/td><\/tr>
28<\/td>Leeds<\/td>5,680,914<\/td>West Yorkshire<\/td>Yorkshire Humber<\/td>503,388<\/td>11.29<\/td><\/tr>
29<\/td>Cardiff <\/td>3,856,221<\/td>South Glamorgan<\/td>Wales<\/td>350,558 <\/td>11.00<\/td><\/tr>
30<\/td>Norwich<\/td>2,112,233<\/td>Norfolk<\/td>East<\/td>195,761<\/td>10.79<\/td><\/tr>
31<\/td>Bristol<\/td>6,143,946<\/td>Bristol<\/td>South West<\/td>571,922<\/td>10.74<\/td><\/tr>
32<\/td>Seaford <\/td>246,106<\/td>East Sussex<\/td>South East<\/td>23,463<\/td>10.49<\/td><\/tr>
33<\/td>Buxton <\/td>234,963<\/td>Derbyshire<\/td>East Midlands<\/td>22,661<\/td>10.37<\/td><\/tr>
34<\/td>Belfast<\/td>3,389,541<\/td>County Antrim
County Down<\/td>		Northern Ireland<\/td>328,937 <\/td>10.30<\/td><\/tr>
35<\/td>Airdrie <\/td>381,749<\/td>North Lanarkshire<\/td>Scotland<\/td>37,410<\/td>10.20<\/td><\/tr>
36<\/td>Nottingham <\/td>3,159,808<\/td>Nottinghamshire<\/td>East Midlands<\/td>311,823<\/td>10.13<\/td><\/tr>
37<\/td>Worcester <\/td>1,032,706<\/td>Worcestershire<\/td>West Midlands<\/td>103,769<\/td>9.95<\/td><\/tr>
38<\/td>Blackpool <\/td>1,444,818<\/td>Lancashire<\/td>North West<\/td>145,722<\/td>9.91<\/td><\/tr>
39<\/td>Bournemouth<\/td>1,937,855<\/td>Dorset<\/td>South West<\/td>198,727<\/td>9.75<\/td><\/tr>
40<\/td>Preston <\/td>961,334<\/td>Lancashire<\/td>North West<\/td>99,198<\/td>9.69<\/td><\/tr>
41<\/td>Harrogate <\/td>715,478<\/td>North Yorkshire<\/td>Yorkshire Humber<\/td>74,426<\/td>9.61<\/td><\/tr>
42<\/td>Lichfield <\/td>324,849<\/td>Staffordshire<\/td>West Midlands<\/td>33,816<\/td>9.61<\/td><\/tr>
43<\/td>Hastings<\/td>896,002<\/td>East Sussex<\/td>South East<\/td>93,592<\/td>9.57<\/td><\/tr>
44<\/td>Exmouth <\/td>329,133<\/td>Devon<\/td>South West<\/td>35,438<\/td>9.29<\/td><\/tr>
45<\/td>Hitchin<\/td>335,888<\/td>Hertfordshire<\/td>East<\/td>36,202<\/td>9.28<\/td><\/tr>
46<\/td>Hertford <\/td>261,531<\/td>Hertfordshire<\/td>East<\/td>28,860<\/td>9.06<\/td><\/tr>
47<\/td>Broadstairs <\/td>220,558<\/td>Kent<\/td>South East<\/td>24,543<\/td>8.99<\/td><\/tr>
48<\/td>Cheltenham <\/td>1,058,353<\/td>Gloucestershire<\/td>South West<\/td>117,843<\/td>8.98<\/td><\/tr>
49<\/td>Ashford <\/td>255,472<\/td>Surrey<\/td>South East<\/td>28,676<\/td>8.91<\/td><\/tr>
50<\/td>Sevenoaks<\/td>277,787<\/td>Kent<\/td>South East<\/td>31,402<\/td>8.85<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Top five most photographed places in the South East<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Deckchairs on Brighton Pier<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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Hertford Bridge, popularly known as the Bridge of Sighs, is a skyway joining two parts of Hertford College over New College Lane in Oxford, England,UK, Europe – city landmark<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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Medieval half-timber houses and Stour river in Canterbury Old Town, Kent, England<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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View of sea at low tide and beach in Kingsgate Bay in Margate, UK<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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Chichester Cathedral and Surrounding Grounds<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

One of the UK\u2019s most famous seaside destinations takes the top spot in the South East. It\u2019s no surprise really that Brighton, with two piers, an expansive beach and vibrant culture, is the most photographed place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rank<\/strong><\/td>City\/Town <\/strong><\/td>Instagram photos <\/strong><\/td>County <\/strong><\/td>Region <\/strong><\/td>Population<\/strong><\/td>Photos per person<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
1<\/td>Brighton<\/td>7,075,737<\/td>East Sussex<\/td>South East<\/td>241,999<\/td>29.24<\/td><\/tr>
2<\/td>Oxford<\/td>4,146,065<\/td>Oxfordshire<\/td>South East<\/td>163,967<\/td>25.29<\/td><\/tr>
3<\/td>Canterbury<\/td>1,028,006<\/td>Kent<\/td>South East<\/td>62,767<\/td>16.38<\/td><\/tr>
4<\/td>Margate <\/td>870,828<\/td>Kent<\/td>South East<\/td>64,757<\/td>13.45<\/td><\/tr>
5<\/td>Chichester <\/td>405,584<\/td>West Sussex<\/td>South East<\/td>31,831<\/td>12.74<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Top five most photographed places in the South West<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Newquay Beach on a hot summer day<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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Falmouth waterfront seen from the sea. Cornwall, England, UK.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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Babbacombe beach in Torquay, Devon coast, United Kingdom, view from above<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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Salisbury Cathedral<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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Bristol Cityscape, natural colours<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Cornish surfer town Newquay boasts stunning natural scenery and one of the most famous beaches in the UK, Fistral Beach. Home to one of Europe\u2019s biggest beach festivals and previously part of the professional surfing circuit, the quaint laid-back town also offers tropical gardens, a zoo and an aquarium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rank<\/strong><\/td>City\/Town <\/strong><\/td>Instagram photos <\/strong><\/td>County <\/strong><\/td>Region <\/strong><\/td>Population<\/strong><\/td>Photos per person<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
1<\/td>Newquay<\/td>909,883<\/td>Cornwall<\/td>South West<\/td>21,889<\/td>41.57<\/td><\/tr>
2<\/td>Falmouth<\/td>684,587<\/td>Cornwall<\/td>South West<\/td>23,968<\/td>28.56<\/td><\/tr>
3<\/td>Torquay<\/td>822,303<\/td>Devon<\/td>South West<\/td>50,645<\/td>16.24<\/td><\/tr>
4<\/td>Salisbury<\/td>582,638<\/td>Wiltshire<\/td>South West<\/td>46,309<\/td>12.58<\/td><\/tr>
5<\/td>Bristol <\/td>6,143,946<\/td>Bristol<\/td> South West<\/td>571,922<\/td>10.74<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Top five most photographed places in Yorkshire and the Humber<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Scarborough, Yorkshire, England<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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York shambles alley sunset dusk, York Englsnd UK<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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Leeds town hall used for concerts and civic functions. image no 219.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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Harrogate Bridge Yorkshire<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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The view of the fountain in the Peace Gardens with the neo-Gothic building of Sheffield Town Hall on the background. Sheffield. England<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Britain\u2019s \u2018original seaside resort\u2019, Scarborough, averages 31 photos on Instagram per resident, the highest of all places in Yorkshire and the Humber. Boasting two beaches, exciting attractions and a rich history, visitors have been holidaying in Scarborough for almost 400 years!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rank<\/strong><\/td>City\/Town <\/strong><\/td>Instagram photos <\/strong><\/td>County <\/strong><\/td>Region <\/strong><\/td>Population<\/strong><\/td>Photos per person<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
1<\/td>Scarborough<\/td>1,901,394<\/td>North Yorkshire<\/td>Yorkshire Humber<\/td>61,525<\/td>30.90<\/td><\/tr>
2<\/td>York<\/td>4,554,540<\/td>North Yorkshire<\/td>Yorkshire Humber<\/td>161,994<\/td>28.12<\/td><\/tr>
3<\/td>Leeds<\/td>5,680,914<\/td>West Yorkshire<\/td>Yorkshire Humber<\/td>503,388<\/td>11.29<\/td><\/tr>
4<\/td>Harrogate<\/td>715,478<\/td>North Yorkshire<\/td>Yorkshire Humber<\/td>74,426<\/td>9.61<\/td><\/tr>
5<\/td>Sheffield<\/td>3,841,995<\/td>South Yorkshire<\/td>Yorkshire Humber <\/td>544,402<\/td>7.06<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Top five most photographed places in the East Midlands<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Old narrow cobbled street with stone houses, Barn Hill and All Saints Place, Stamford, Lincolnshire, England,UK<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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Picturesque view of typical stone buildings in Buxton from the park gardens.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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View of historical houses in the old town of Nottingham, England<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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Aerial photo of the beautiful beach in the town of Skegness showing the large sandy beach on a beautiful sunny say<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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Winter sunlight falls on East Bank Lighthouse famous for The Snow Goose, against a stormy sky in Sutton Bridge, River Nene, Spalding, Lincolnshire<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Widely regarded as one of the UK\u2019s finest towns, Stamford has a host of 17th<\/sup> and 18th<\/sup> century stone buildings, old timber-framed buildings and five medieval parish churches – and with 653,624 photos posted on Instagram, and a population of just over 20,000, it\u2019s the most photographed place in the East Midlands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rank<\/strong><\/td>City\/Town <\/strong><\/td>Instagram photos <\/strong><\/td>County <\/strong><\/td>Region <\/strong><\/td>Population<\/strong><\/td>Photos per person<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
1<\/td>Stamford <\/td>653,624<\/td>Lincolnshire<\/td>East Midlands<\/td>20,558<\/td>31.79<\/td><\/tr>
2<\/td>Buxton<\/td>234,963<\/td>Derbyshire<\/td>East Midlands<\/td>22,661<\/td>10.37<\/td><\/tr>
3<\/td>Nottingham<\/td>3,159,808<\/td>Nottinghamshire<\/td>East Midlands<\/td>311,823<\/td>10.13<\/td><\/tr>
4<\/td>Skegness<\/td>193,212<\/td>Lincolnshire<\/td> East Midlands<\/td>25,221<\/td>7.66<\/td><\/tr>
5<\/td>Spalding<\/td>264,080<\/td>Lincolnshire<\/td>East Midlands<\/td>35,135<\/td>7.52<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Top five most photographed places in the West Midlands<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Warwick Castle<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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Anne Hathaway’s Cottage where Shakespeare courted his future wife Stratford-upon-Avon<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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Worcester Cathedral in Worcestershire, England, seen across the River Severn on a fine spring evening. The Cathedral was built between 1084 and 1504.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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Lichfield Cathedral from above<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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Kenilworth Castle at sunset<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Perched on the river Avon – the county town of Warwick, is known for its medieval castle, which was founded by William the Conqueror. Almost a million photos of Warwick have been shared on Instagram, which means it takes the top spot for the most photographed place in the West Midlands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rank<\/strong><\/td>City\/Town <\/strong><\/td>Instagram photos <\/strong><\/td>County <\/strong><\/td>Region <\/strong><\/td>Population<\/strong><\/td>Photos per person<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
1<\/td>Warwick <\/td>851,832<\/td>Warwickshire<\/td>West Midlands<\/td>32,718<\/td>26.04<\/td><\/tr>
2<\/td>Stratford-upon-Avon<\/td>352,699<\/td>Warwickshire<\/td>West Midlands<\/td>29,565<\/td>11.93<\/td><\/tr>
3<\/td>Worcester<\/td>1,032,706<\/td>Worcestershire<\/td>West Midlands<\/td>103,769<\/td>9.95<\/td><\/tr>
4<\/td>Lichfield<\/td>324,849<\/td>Staffordshire<\/td>West Midlands<\/td>33,816<\/td>9.61<\/td><\/tr>
5<\/td>Kenilworth <\/td>183,299<\/td>Warwickshire<\/td>West Midlands<\/td>21,490<\/td>8.53<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Top five most photographed places in the East<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Beautiful view of college in Cambridge with people punting on river cam<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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View of historical Ely Cathedral from Cherry Hill Park in summer, Ely, Cambridgeshire<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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Aerial view of Norwich Cathedral located in Norwich, Norfolk<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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Photo of lavenders taken in a farm in Hitchin, Hertfordshire<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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Reflections on the waters of the river Lea<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Well known for its prestigious university, Cambridge is perhaps one of the UK\u2019s most famous cities. It\u2019s not surprising so many visitors flock here every year. Located on the river Cam, just 55 miles from London, Cambridge offers punting on the river, exquisite architecture and a world-leading university.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rank<\/strong><\/td>City\/Town <\/strong><\/td>Instagram photos <\/strong><\/td>County <\/strong><\/td>Region <\/strong><\/td>Population<\/strong><\/td>Photos per person<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
1<\/td>Cambridge<\/td>4,319,044<\/td>Cambridgeshire<\/td>East<\/td>149,023<\/td>28.98<\/td><\/tr>
2<\/td>Ely<\/td>335,558<\/td>Cambridgeshire<\/td>East<\/td>20,255<\/td>16.57<\/td><\/tr>
3<\/td>Norwich<\/td>2,112,233<\/td>Norfolk<\/td> East<\/td>195,761<\/td>10.79<\/td><\/tr>
4<\/td>Hitchin<\/td>335,888<\/td>Hertfordshire<\/td> East<\/td>36,202<\/td>9.28<\/td><\/tr>
5<\/td>Hertford<\/td>261,531<\/td>Hertfordshire<\/td>East<\/td>28,860<\/td>9.06<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Top five most photographed places in the North East<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Durham Castle and Cathedral on their rock above the city, and Framwellgate Bridge spanning the River Wear<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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Classic view of the Iconic Tyne Bridge spanning the River Tyne between Newcastle and Gateshead<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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St Marys lighthouse at low tide from the rocks<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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Longsands beach, Tynemouth<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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Stairway down to Seaham Hall Beach in County Durham.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

According to our research, Durham is the most picturesque place to live in the UK, and it\u2019s also the most photographed place in the North East, with a whopping 50.18 photos taken per capita. Locals are spoilt for choice, with Durham\u2019s cathedral, castle, River Wear and botanical gardens all providing perfect backdrops for photographs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rank<\/strong><\/td>City\/Town <\/strong><\/td>Instagram photos <\/strong><\/td>County <\/strong><\/td>Region <\/strong><\/td>Population<\/strong><\/td>Photos per person<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
1<\/td>Durham<\/td>2,601,061<\/td>County Durham<\/td>North East<\/td>51,837<\/td>50.18<\/td><\/tr>
2<\/td>Newcastle upon Tyne
<\/td>		5,646,656<\/td>Tyne and Wear<\/td>North East<\/td>281,842<\/td>20.03<\/td><\/tr>
3<\/td>Whitley Bay<\/td>233,235<\/td>Tyne and Wear<\/td>North East<\/td>37,058<\/td>6.29<\/td><\/tr>
4<\/td>Tynemouth<\/td>307,664<\/td>Tyne and Wear<\/td>North East<\/td>68,530<\/td>4.49<\/td><\/tr>
5<\/td>Seaham<\/td>100,665<\/td>County Durham<\/td>North East<\/td>22,579<\/td>4.46<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Top five most photographed places in the North West<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Manchester City building<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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Albert dock in Liverpool during a sunny day<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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Blackpool Tower and Central Pier Ferris Wheel, Lancashire<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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Miller Park, Preston, showing features from the ornamental fountain<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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St Bartholomew’s Church, Wilmslow<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Steeped in industrial history, Manchester was a textile powerhouse in the 18th<\/sup> century. Often dubbed the capital of the north, Manchester is not only the city that gave birth to Oasis, it\u2019s rich in culture and Victorian architecture and it makes a great place to explore or live in. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rank<\/strong><\/td>City\/Town <\/strong><\/td>Instagram photos <\/strong><\/td>County <\/strong><\/td>Region <\/strong><\/td>Population<\/strong><\/td>Photos per person<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
1<\/td>Manchester<\/td>16,468,992<\/td>Greater Manchester<\/td>North West<\/td>554,400<\/td>29.71<\/td><\/tr>
2<\/td>Liverpool
<\/td>		14,833,871<\/td>Merseyside<\/td>North West<\/td>579,256<\/td>25.61<\/td><\/tr>
3<\/td>Blackpool<\/td>1,444,818<\/td>Lancashire<\/td>North West<\/td>145,722<\/td>9.91<\/td><\/tr>
4<\/td>Preston<\/td>961,334<\/td>Lancashire<\/td>North West<\/td>99,198<\/td>9.69<\/td><\/tr>
5<\/td>Wilmslow<\/td>322,718<\/td>Cheshire<\/td>North West<\/td>37,400<\/td>8.63<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Top five most photographed places in Northern Ireland<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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The Belfast City Hall at Donegall Square in Belfast, Northern Ireland <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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Bangor Marina and sea front<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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Derry, North Ireland. Aerial view of Derry Londonderry city center in Northern Ireland, UK. Sunny day with cloudy sky, city walls and historical buildings<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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Ruins of medieval Dunluce Castle, cliffs, bays and peninsulas. Northern coast of County Antrim, Northern Ireland, UK. Aerial view.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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Silent Valley Mountain Park, Newry , Northern Ireland<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Northern Ireland\u2019s capital, Belfast, with well over 3 million photos posted to Instagram, is the most photographed place in Northern Ireland. Famously, it was also the birth place of the Titanic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rank<\/strong><\/td>City\/Town <\/strong><\/td>Instagram photos <\/strong><\/td>County <\/strong><\/td>Region <\/strong><\/td>Population<\/strong><\/td>Photos per person<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
1<\/td>Belfast
<\/td>		3,389,541<\/td>County Antrim
County Down<\/td>		Northern Ireland<\/td>328,937<\/td>10.30<\/td><\/tr>
2<\/td>Bangor<\/td>367,570<\/td>County Down<\/td>Northern Ireland<\/td>61,401<\/td>5.99<\/td><\/tr>
3<\/td>Derry\/Londonderry<\/td>458,755<\/td>County Londonderry<\/td>Northern Ireland<\/td>83,125<\/td>5.52<\/td><\/tr>
4<\/td>Antrim<\/td>121,718<\/td>County Antrim<\/td>Northern Ireland<\/td>23,353<\/td>5.21<\/td><\/tr>
5<\/td>Newry<\/td>104,184<\/td>County Armagh
County Down<\/td>		Northern Ireland<\/td>26,893<\/td>3.87<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Top five most photographed places in Scotland<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Street view of the historic Royal Mile, Edinburgh, Scotland<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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Inverness Castle in the Highlands of Scotland<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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Photo of ancient Elgin cathedral in Scotland<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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Stirling Castle on a wintery Scottish day just before sunrise hits the castle<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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Bridge across the Clyde in Glasgow, Scotland<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

The Scottish capital, Edinburgh, is also the most photographed place in Scotland. Home to one of the world\u2019s top universities, along with Scotland\u2019s crown jewels and the majestic Arthur\u2019s Seat, Edinburgh is steeped in history and it\u2019s a magical place to live or visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rank<\/strong><\/td>City\/Town <\/strong><\/td>Instagram photos <\/strong><\/td>County <\/strong><\/td>Region <\/strong><\/td>Population<\/strong><\/td>Photos per person<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
1<\/td>Edinburgh<\/td>9,581,542<\/td>Edinburgh<\/td>Scotland<\/td>488,050<\/td>19.63<\/td><\/tr>
2<\/td>Inverness<\/td>621,240<\/td>Highland<\/td>Scotland<\/td>47,290<\/td>13.14<\/td><\/tr>
3<\/td>Elgin<\/td>314,565<\/td>Moray<\/td>Scotland<\/td>24,760<\/td>12.70<\/td><\/tr>
4<\/td>Stirling<\/td>466,113<\/td>Stirling<\/td>Scotland<\/td>37,610<\/td>12.39<\/td><\/tr>
5<\/td>Glasgow
<\/td>		7,250,125<\/td>Glasgow<\/td>Scotland<\/td>612,040<\/td>11.85<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Top five most photographed places in Wales<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Cardiff Bay, Pierhead Building, Wales Millennium Centre<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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Rhossili Bay in Swansea, Wales<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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Penarth waterfront with flowers on a summer morning with Penarth Pier in the background.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, built by Thomas Telford, and a World Heritage Site, reflecting in the River Dee, with people walking across, near Llangollen, County Borough of Wrexham, Wales.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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Aerial view, photography of the famous Welsh holiday destination Prestatyn near Rhyl and Southport, Glorious beaches and safe family holidays by the seaside in Wales<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Wales\u2019 capital, Cardiff, was recently described as the \u2018epitome of cool\u2019 by the Lonely Planet Travel Guide. The cosmopolitan city is a friendly, affordable and exciting destination that\u2019s home to around 350,000 residents. With almost 4 million photos shared to Instagram, it\u2019s also the most photographed place in Wales.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rank<\/strong><\/td>City\/Town <\/strong><\/td>Instagram photos <\/strong><\/td>County <\/strong><\/td>Region <\/strong><\/td>Population<\/strong><\/td>Photos per person<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
1<\/td>Cardiff<\/td>3,856,221<\/td>South Glamorgan<\/td>Wales<\/td>350,558<\/td>11.00<\/td><\/tr>
2<\/td>Swansea<\/td>1,288,549<\/td>West Glamorgan<\/td>Wales<\/td>184,436<\/td>6.99<\/td><\/tr>
3<\/td>Penarth<\/td>165,831<\/td>South Glamorgan<\/td>Wales<\/td>29,388<\/td>5.64<\/td><\/tr>
4<\/td>Wrexham<\/td>240,722<\/td>Clwyd<\/td>Wales<\/td>61,548<\/td>3.91<\/td><\/tr>
5<\/td>Rhyl<\/td>74,511<\/td>Clwyd<\/td>Wales<\/td>25,994<\/td>2.87<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The top 100 (positions 51-100) most photographed places in the UK<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Rank<\/strong><\/td>City\/Town <\/strong><\/td>Instagram photos <\/strong><\/td>County <\/strong><\/td>Region <\/strong><\/td>Population<\/strong><\/td>Photos per person<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
51<\/td>Wilmslow<\/td>322,718<\/td>Cheshire<\/td>North West<\/td>37,400<\/td>8.63<\/td><\/tr>
52<\/td>Bedford<\/td>790,115<\/td>Bedfordshire<\/td>East<\/td>92,405<\/td>8.55<\/td><\/tr>
53<\/td>Kenilworth<\/td>183,299<\/td>Warwickshire<\/td>West Midlands<\/td>21,490<\/td>8.53<\/td><\/tr>
54<\/td>Exeter<\/td>1,051,152<\/td>Devon<\/td>South West<\/td>123,379<\/td>8.52<\/td><\/tr>
55<\/td>Reigate <\/td>197,200<\/td>Surrey<\/td>South East<\/td>23,391<\/td>8.43<\/td><\/tr>
56<\/td>Shrewsbury<\/td>618,135<\/td>Shropshire<\/td>West Midlands<\/td>73,838<\/td>8.37<\/td><\/tr>
57<\/td>Weymouth<\/td>446,520<\/td>Dorset<\/td>South West<\/td>55,174<\/td>8.09<\/td><\/tr>
58<\/td>Aberdeen<\/td>1,620,727<\/td>Aberdeen<\/td>Scotland<\/td>200,680<\/td>8.08<\/td><\/tr>
59<\/td>Royal Tunbridge Wells<\/td>466,152<\/td>Kent<\/td>South East<\/td>60,570<\/td>7.70<\/td><\/tr>
60<\/td>Skegness<\/td>193,212<\/td>Lincolnshire<\/td>East Midlands<\/td>25,221<\/td>7.66<\/td><\/tr>
61<\/td>Farnham<\/td>204,691<\/td>Surrey<\/td>South East<\/td>27,056<\/td>7.57<\/td><\/tr>
62<\/td>Spalding<\/td>264,080<\/td>Lincolnshire<\/td>East Midlands<\/td>35,135<\/td>7.52<\/td><\/tr>
63<\/td>Hereford <\/td>473,444<\/td>Herefordshire<\/td>West Midlands<\/td>63,689<\/td>7.43<\/td><\/tr>
64<\/td>Caterham <\/td>168,727<\/td>Surrey<\/td>South East<\/td>23,013<\/td>7.33<\/td><\/tr>
65<\/td>Frome <\/td>199,857<\/td>Somerset<\/td>South West<\/td>27,372<\/td>7.30<\/td><\/tr>
66<\/td>Southampton
<\/td>		1,960,004<\/td>Hampshire<\/td>South East<\/td>269,231<\/td>7.28<\/td><\/tr>
67<\/td>Portsmouth<\/td>1,805,654<\/td>Hampshire<\/td>South East<\/td>248,479<\/td>7.27<\/td><\/tr>
68<\/td>Sheffield
<\/td>		3,841,995<\/td>South Yorkshire<\/td>Yorkshire Humber<\/td>544,402<\/td>7.06<\/td><\/tr>
69<\/td>Swansea<\/td>1,288,549<\/td>West Glamorgan<\/td>Wales<\/td>184,436<\/td>6.99<\/td><\/tr>
70<\/td>Birmingham
<\/td>		8,043,092<\/td>West Midlands<\/td>West Midlands<\/td>1,153,717<\/td>6.97<\/td><\/tr>
71<\/td>Altrincham<\/td>382,523<\/td>Greater Manchester<\/td>North West<\/td>55,531<\/td>6.89<\/td><\/tr>
72<\/td>Southport<\/td>642,176<\/td>Merseyside<\/td>North West<\/td>93,426<\/td>6.87<\/td><\/tr>
73<\/td>Redhill<\/td>255,295<\/td>Surrey<\/td>South East<\/td>37,383<\/td>6.83<\/td><\/tr>
74<\/td>Yate<\/td>208,728<\/td>Gloucestershire<\/td>South West<\/td>30,626<\/td>6.82<\/td><\/tr>
75<\/td>Loughton<\/td>221,392<\/td>Essex<\/td>East<\/td>32,660<\/td>6.78<\/td><\/tr>
76<\/td>Guildford<\/td>576,543<\/td>Surrey<\/td>South East<\/td>85,208<\/td>6.77<\/td><\/tr>
77<\/td>Whitefield<\/td>141,720<\/td>Greater Manchester<\/td>North West<\/td>21,147<\/td>6.70<\/td><\/tr>
78<\/td>Maldon<\/td>146,112<\/td>Essex<\/td>East<\/td>21,810<\/td>6.70<\/td><\/tr>
79<\/td>Huntingdon<\/td>171,950<\/td>Cambridgeshire<\/td>East<\/td>25,908<\/td>6.64<\/td><\/tr>
80<\/td>Weybridge<\/td>199,653<\/td>Surrey<\/td>South East<\/td>30,145<\/td>6.62<\/td><\/tr>
81<\/td>Cleethorpes<\/td>259,248<\/td>Lincolnshire<\/td>Yorkshire Humber<\/td>39,188<\/td>6.62<\/td><\/tr>
82<\/td>Dundee<\/td>962,887<\/td>Dundee<\/td>Scotland<\/td>148,280<\/td>6.49<\/td><\/tr>
83<\/td>Faversham<\/td>132,043<\/td>Kent<\/td>South East<\/td>20,468<\/td>6.45<\/td><\/tr>
84<\/td>St Albans<\/td>559,102<\/td>Hertfordshire<\/td>East<\/td>86,961<\/td>6.43<\/td><\/tr>
85<\/td>Whitley Bay<\/td>233,235<\/td>Tyne and Wear<\/td>North East<\/td>37,058<\/td>6.29<\/td><\/tr>
86<\/td>Stroud<\/td>212,673<\/td>Gloucestershire<\/td>South West<\/td>34,173<\/td>6.22<\/td><\/tr>
87<\/td>Berkhamsted<\/td>133,184<\/td>Hertfordshire<\/td>East<\/td>21,435<\/td>6.21<\/td><\/tr>
88<\/td>Ramsgate<\/td>263,329<\/td>Kent<\/td>South East<\/td>42,632<\/td>6.18<\/td><\/tr>
89<\/td>Falkirk<\/td>220,653<\/td>Falkirk<\/td>Scotland<\/td>35,850<\/td>6.15<\/td><\/tr>
90<\/td>Clevedon<\/td>128,379<\/td>Somerset<\/td>South West<\/td>21,117<\/td>6.08<\/td><\/tr>
91<\/td>Formby<\/td>141,779<\/td>Merseyside<\/td>North West<\/td>23,365<\/td>6.07<\/td><\/tr>
92<\/td>Folkestone<\/td>320,464<\/td>Kent<\/td>South East<\/td>52,954<\/td>6.05<\/td><\/tr>
93<\/td>Bangor<\/td>367,570<\/td>County Down<\/td>Northern Ireland<\/td>61,401<\/td>5.99<\/td><\/tr>
94<\/td>Eastbourne<\/td>673,275<\/td>East Sussex<\/td>South East<\/td>113,646<\/td>5.92<\/td><\/tr>
95<\/td>Newbury<\/td>246,088<\/td>Berkshire<\/td>South East<\/td>41,883<\/td>5.88<\/td><\/tr>
96<\/td>Bury St Edmunds<\/td>246,331<\/td>Suffolk<\/td>East<\/td>41,940<\/td>5.87<\/td><\/tr>
97<\/td>Whitehaven<\/td>136,994<\/td>Cumbria<\/td>North West<\/td>23,668<\/td>5.79<\/td><\/tr>
98<\/td>Penarth<\/td>165,831<\/td>South Glamorgan<\/td>Wales<\/td>29,388<\/td>5.64<\/td><\/tr>
99<\/td>Doncaster<\/td>635,297<\/td>South Yorkshire<\/td>Yorkshire Humber<\/td>114,900<\/td>5.53<\/td><\/tr>
100<\/td>Derry\/Londonderry<\/td>458,755<\/td>County Londonderry<\/td>Northern Ireland<\/td>83,125<\/td>5.52<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Methodology<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

To create the index of the most picturesque places in the UK, Instagram hashtag data was calculated for the 500 largest towns and cities in the UK. Population data was sourced from: https:\/\/www.thegeographist.com\/uk-cities-population-1000\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some place names were removed from the analysis if the word was associated with something else, for example Rugby had to be discounted as many of the photos on Instagram were related to the sport and not the place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The total number of photos for each location\u2019s key hashtag, for example #London, #Truro, #Ely, was then divided by the population for that place to reveal the Instagram photos per capita. The higher the number, the more picturesque the place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Data correct at 15.08.21<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sources:<\/p>\n\n\n\n