A town on the Suffolk coast has been named as one of the UK's most peaceful places to go on a staycation.

Recent data collected by gifting business WellBox was used to create a list of the most peaceful towns in the country, with each place being given a score out of 100.

The score was based on a variety of factors, including crime rate, population and the number nature trails in the area.

In the findings, Aldeburgh in east Suffolk was revealed as the ninth most peaceful place to visit – and was the only place in East Anglia that made the top ten.

East Anglian Daily Times: A group of friends have been swimming in the sea without wetsuits, every morning at sunrise in December to raise funds for their local RNLI in Aldeburgh. Picture: Sarah Lucy BrownA group of friends have been swimming in the sea without wetsuits, every morning at sunrise in December to raise funds for their local RNLI in Aldeburgh. Picture: Sarah Lucy Brown (Image: Archant)

Aldeburgh achieved a 'peace score' of 68.1% due to its low crime rate of 39 per 1,000 inhabitants and its relatively low population of 2,466.

The coastal town was also recognised for its wide range of nature trails, including 13 hiking walks and seven bird watching trails – with RSPB Minsmere close by.

East Anglian Daily Times: Aldeburgh beach will feature in the Beach of Dreams walk along the heritage coast this summerAldeburgh beach will feature in the Beach of Dreams walk along the heritage coast this summer (Image: Archant)

These factors combined to name Aldeburgh as one of the UK's most peaceful places, with the town being just 13% away from winning the top spot away from Dartmouth in Dorset.

People who visit Aldeburgh can enjoy a walk along the Sailor's Path, as well as wandering toward Thorpeness to see the House in the Clouds.