The research is based on village house prices around the country, transport links, best lifestyle amenities, and 'chocolate box' appeal. One location made the list from each of the 54 counties.

"People want villages that have a bit of everything, from schools to stunning countryside, with accessibility to cities and transport infrastructure," Savills analyst, Frances Clacy, said. "Less well-trumpeted factors count too, such as the main road through the village should only lead to other villages."

Of Studham’s attractiveness, he added: “Situated on the edge of the Chiltern Hills, with Dunstable Downs and the National Trust’s Ashridge Estate right on the doorstep, it is surrounded by some truly wonderful countryside.  

"Yet it’s close enough to larger towns to be an attractive location for those who need a regular train service into London as they split their time between working from home and going into the office."

Lorraine Thorne, who works at the award-winning Bell pub, has lived in Studham for 40 years and her husband for 62 years.

"We’ve also got excellent amenities including a good school, common and two pubs and there’s a lovely village, community feel. Plus it’s safe.”