Following news that Worcester is one of the best places to live in the UK, readers have been revealing what they love most about the city.

Worcester was rated seventh in The Telegraph's list of top ten places to live, surpassing the likes of Exeter and Chelmsford.

The rank was given following exclusive research jointly conducted by The Telegraph and Savills, a global real estate services provider.

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Scores were based on the best combination of value for money and high living standards, rating Worcester seven out of ten.

Commenting on the news on Facebook, Marcus Hayes expressed his love for the city, saying, "It is one of the safest counties to live in, statistically.

"I love the River, Cathedral and Cricket Pitch.

"All very picturesque."

Millie King also singled out "The Cathedral".

Similarly, Pauline Bronwen Price said: "I have lived here all my life, 79 1/2 years, would not want to live anywhere else."

Leanne Jenkins, a resident of 55 years, said: "I wouldn’t live anywhere else.

She also spotlighted other amenities: "Lovely schools, river, Cathedral, Malvern Hills.

"Fabulous countryside, fabulous golf courses including the great Worcester Golf & Country Club.

"University, dance schools, Harlequin Stage School.

"Fishing, football clubs, swimming pools, Swan theatre."

Emphasising the beauty and feel of the city, Julie Phillips commented: "Love my city.

"The buildings in the city and surroundings are lovely to look at and visit.

"he walkways around the river and canals are well maintained... and really nice people live here."

The Telegraph's report cited several advantages for Worcester residents including proximity to Birmingham's large employment centre, and comparatively low housing costs.

Worcester’s historical appeal was also noted, particularly visible in the Georgian townhouses that line the city centre's residential squares.

The city appears to inspire a sense of pride and belonging among residents, captured perfectly by Donna Ludlow's simple, "It's my home city. Lots of memories."

Nicky Barney's concisely remarked: "I love Worcester", while Paul Harding wrote: "Excellent. I quite agree. Great news."

Jed Lampitt commented: "I'm from Worcester originally and I love coming homes, Worcester is great", before Paul Clark echoed: "Beautiful place to live."