Hoping to start a family but struggling to figure out where the best place could be?
No need to worry because you're definitely not alone.
There are so many factors to consider and it can often seem overwhelming - especially for those looking to bring up a baby for the very first time.
But it turns out the best place to bring up a family is right here in Northern Ireland. Because, according to the latest research, Armagh is the best place to bring up a family in the UK.
It beat the likes of Wells in Somerset, Bangor in Wales, Westminster in London and Chichester in West Sussex - which also ranked in the top five places to bring up a family.
The research looked at the number of primary schools, number of parks and number of hospitals in each area, as well as the average birth and crime rates in each location.
Of course, Armagh was the only town to get a family city score of 100 - well ahead of the next best score of 80.
Small cities dominated the family city chart, but Armagh secured the top spot for a number of reasons.
Armagh has the highest number of primary schools per capita, with 87 primary schools in total. This means parents will have a range of schools to choose from to give their child the education they deserve.
The city also has the second-highest number of hospitals for its population size. While you hopefully won't end up visiting them much, they are certainly still handy to have around the corner.
Armagh is also home to four parks, which is relatively high for the size of the town. These green spaces will make a great place for you to take your pram on a stroll and help your children make friends, and even some friends for yourself too.
63 crimes per 1,000 people occur on average in Armagh. This may sound high, but it is still relatively low when compared to other top spots such as Westminster (184) and Chichester (95).
Armagh had a fairly low birth rate of 12 births per 1,000 people.
Keeping your kids happy is key, but there are also so many reasons why parents themselves can enjoy life in Armagh.
The city is steeped in Georgian architectural gems, and is the birthplace of some of history’s enviable firsts - one of many reasons it could become the next UK City of Culture.
