The best and worst areas to live in Britain have been revealed in a study of 378 local authorities by BBC Newsbeat, and the results may surprise you.

The 'Know Your Place' report gives a score to a number of factors, such as 'going out', employment, rent, 4G coverage and youth appeal, to rate the area against others throughout the country.

Unfortunately, the data suggests areas of Gloucestershire could be among the worst in the country to live if you are under 26.

Across all six of Gloucestershire's local authorities, factors such as bus services, evening activities, and wild land all scored particularly low.

The data is heavily critical of mental health care, which was given a score of '0' in all six local authorites.

In addition, the Mirror's analysis of the figures found that Tewkesbury is the second worst area in the country overall for youth appeal.

The area scored well for its cheap levels of rent and the low number of young people claiming unemployment benefits. However, its score was hindered by only '61 per cent having good 4G signal', its low number of bars, pubs and clubs, sports facilities and 'limited' bus services.

The data suggested Tewkesbury suffered from a higher-than-normal level of under-26-year-olds moving away from the area.

Tewkesbury Christmas Lights switch-on

One resident said: "I'm 26, and while there is some nightlife in Cheltenham and Gloucester, if you're drinking you either need to get the last bus or a taxi. last bus is about midnight, which is kind of early for end of night when clubbing.

"A taxi at between 3 and 6am is £30+ which is more than most want to pay just to get home."

The results from nearby cities like Cardiff, and particularly Bristol which was revealed to be the best place to live for the under-26, has eclipsed what Gloucestershire can offer young people. Even Worcester was ranked one of the best areas.

So, according to the BBC's data, how does your area compare? You can find a breakdown to each local authority's score below.

How did your area do?

Gloucester and Cheltenham received the joint highest score in the county, at 4 out of 10 overall. Both received good scores for the 4G signal, low levels of rent comparatively to other areas and the low number of youth unemployment benefit claimants.

Gloucester in particular scored well for the number of sports facilities and good bus services.

Gloucester received the joint-highest overall score in Gloucestershire

Cheltenham was the highest scoring area in Gloucestershire for youth population, with the lowest recorded number in the county for the under-26 moving away.

Cheltenham has the highest score in Gloucestershire for youth population

The Cotswolds scored relatively poorly, with the BBC saying most local authorities are clustered between scores of 3 and 7. The area was hindered by poor bus services and low levels of 4G signal.

The number of bars, clubs, music events and sports facilities also impacted the score.

The Cotswolds scored well for youth employment, but not so well in areas like 4G signal

The Forest scored better than the Cotswolds, on average. It scored the best in the county for 'wild land', land that is completely natural and not used for farming or parks.

However, it scored the worst in the county for mobile signal.

Going out, mental health care and sports facilities scored particularly poorly in the Forest

Stroud scored well for its 4G coverage, good youth employment levels and low rent. However, like most areas in Gloucestershire, it failed to score well for bus services, sports facilities and evening activities for young people.

Despite its proximity to large open spaces, the local authority scored poorly for 'wild land'.

Stroud only scored well in three areas

Tewkesbury was reported to have the second lowest youth appeal in Britain; with many young people who have lived in the area moving to other towns and cities.

These are the scores that led to the Mirror reporting Tewkesbury as the second-worst place to live in Britain for those under 26.

But what makes Tewkesbury, and Gloucestershire more broadly, so 'unappealing' to young people?

'I could never live in Tewkesbury now'

The news has divided opinion amongst Tewkesbury residents, who commented on the news.

One person said: "Why do you think so many young people move out of Tewkesbury and never come back? There's not exactly a thriving job market is there? Unless you want to volunteer at a charity shop or become a barista forevermore.

"I love coming back to visit, and it will always be my home, but I could never live in Tewkesbury now."

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Another added: "Exactly. I moved away to London for university and lived there for five years, then decided to move back. Big Mistake.

"My wife and I are now looking to move to Cheltenham, where we should have moved to in the first place."

Others were more positive of the area, one person said: "I'm 27 and I think Tewkesbury is a nice place to live. Lovely surroundings, good transport links, nice community. Traffics a bit bad now and again but that's the same everywhere."

Another added: "As a retired police officer from Bristol, I’ve policed some awful places, believe me Tewkesbury is lovely in comparison to where I’ve worked.

The Roses theatre in Tewkesbury

"It may not be exciting for some, but to live in a town with a quality of life as we all enjoy is not to be scoffed at.

"If you never lived/worked away you may not appreciate what you have here, but you will as soon as you don’t have what you do now."

However, one person said: "Thing with Tewkesbury is there is nothing for us young people to do, that’s what no one understands. There is like one youth club in Tewkesbury, that’s the only thing to do, Tewkesbury needs more places."

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Mental health care

All local authorities in Gloucestershire received a score of '0' in the BBC report for mental health care.

They determined the score based on NHS Digital statistics; the  number of months the area has hit its mental health target out of the past 12.

 In England, the target is that 75 per cent of people will be seen within six weeks.

The 2gether NHS Foundation Trust, who provides specialist mental health care services for people in Gloucestershire, said they are 'exceeding targets.'

Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt who has announced the launch of an app that will mark the "death knell" of the early morning scramble to secure a GP appointment.

A spokesman for 2gether NHS Foundation Trust said: "Our most recent, published performance information shows that we are meeting or exceeding 93 per cent of our locally and nationally set targets. This includes initial waiting times and recovery rates for our Let’s Talk service.

"The Care Quality Commission, following its most recent inspection, rated our services as ‘good’ and our most recent CQC Patient Survey results place the care we provide in the top 20 per cent of mental health services in England.

"With regard to our Children and Young People’s Service, national benchmarking reports show that we are in the top five trusts in the country for waiting times to both first and second appointments.

"With the support of our commissioners and partners we are continuously improving our services, and we would not wish information such as the data on 'Know your Place' to deter anyone from seeking our support if needed."

Bristol the best

Outside of London, Bristol ranked the most desirable place to live, according to the data.

Aided by good night life activities, good mobile coverage, low unemployment claimants and good access to mental health care waiting services, despite scoring low on rent affordability and the access to wild spaces.

The city attracts young people from nearby, including many in Gloucestershire.

Nicole, 26, who lives in Stroud said: "I personally think Stroud is a little bit boring, there isn’t much to do during the day. I get very bored in Stroud, so usually venture out to other places like Bristol or Cheltenham to do something different.

Stroud High Street

"They have better shops there, better food and better nightlife.

Nicole said: "Where I live you don’t get much phone signal but it’s alright in Stroud." She lives in a rural village in the local authority and the difference between signal in the town is noticeable.

She added: "Stroud is a little too small I think, there are jobs, like catering, delivery drivers, retail and care work, but with my degrees I would have to look elsewhere.

"There is only like one or two good places to eat. The night life isn’t too bad there are a couple of pubs around that are good.

"The Vic has live music on Saturdays which is great.

"It’s not the best night life but you make the most of it. There is one club but it's but kind of gross."

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