WILTSHIRE has been named the most vibrant place to live and work in the South West.

The findings from Grant Thornton’s annual Vibrant Economy Index also ranked Wiltshire 20th nationally out of 324 authorities.

They measure how places compare on a range of factors including prosperity, health, wellbeing, happiness, inclusion and equality.

In general, the South West faces challenges over prosperity.

Only four areas rank in the top 20 per cent nationally.

Tim Lincoln, practice leader for Bristol, Grant Thornton UK LLP, explains: “While we must celebrate the achievements of Wiltshire, Bath and Cotswold in being brilliant places to live and work, many areas in our region occupy the middle ground and have not improved over the last five years.

“The South West faces challenges over prosperity, though it does shine with regards to dynamism, opportunity, resilience and sustainability.”