A village in Greater Manchester has been named among the UK’s poshest villages by The Telegraph.

Introducing the list, the newspaper said: “Whether you wish to retire in the countryside, or want to raise your children in Britain’s great outdoors, finding the perfect village that combines both chocolate-box appeal with necessary amenities can be tricky.”

It added: “With exclusive research provided by Savills, Telegraph Money can reveal the most desirable villages, based on the combination of highest house prices, best lifestyle amenities, connectivity and aesthetic appeal.”

Haigh, located near Wigan, was the only Greater Manchester village to be recognised in the list as The Telegraph’s list features one in each county or region.

The list features plenty of UK villages, including Fishbourne on the Isle of Wight, Shirenewton in Monmouthshire, Kirkby Overblow in North Yorkshire and more.

What did The Telegraph say about Haigh?

The Telegraph described Haigh as “a hidden gem”.

The newspaper highlighted that the village, which is a “few miles from Wigan”, is where you’ll find Haigh Woodland Park and Haigh Hall.

You can see the full list of the UK's poshest villages via The Telegraph's website.

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The Telegraph said: “Shrouded by trees, Haigh is a hidden gem just a few miles from the busy Wigan town centre.

“There’s an imposing country mansion, Haigh Hall, built between 1827 and 1840, and the restored Haigh Windmill, originally used to pump water to Haigh Brewery.

“It is also home to Haigh Woodland Park, with miles of winding trails through woodland and manicured gardens.”

The newspaper said the average house price in Haigh is £283,414.