Although retirement is several years away, it is never too early to begin considering where one would like to retire, and how to plan accordingly for a successful transition to retirement. While there are many places around the world that boast many positives and advantages for retirees, England is an exceptional place in that it has been frequently deemed as an ideal location for a healthy, long, and secure retirement. England, particularly the southwest region of England, would be an excellent place to retire, as it is a highly ranked area for retirees in regards to maintaining a stable and financially secure wellbeing, along with its many advantages as far as security and health benefits.

In the southwest portion of England, many elderly, retired people can be found for a multitude of reasons, namely in that it provides retirees with financial security. In addition, the area boasts a warmer climate, beautiful scenery, and peaceful atmosphere, and thus it is hard to imagine a more ideal setting for retirement. There are six areas within the southwest region of England: Devon, Gloucestershire, Dorset, Wiltshire 12th, Cornwall, and Somerset 13th. Among these areas, studies have shown that there is a high population of pensioners/retirees. Additionally, statistics have shown that retirees live a stable enough living in these areas that, coincidentally, they are able to leave behind sizeable inheritances to their surviving families. This means that not only are these areas quite affordable, but they also allow retirees to leave behind a legacy, which is something I would like to do for my family in the future.

Another important factor to consider is security and safety when planning for retirement. The southwest region of England is known to be quite a safe and hospitable area, with its crime statistics being exceptionally lower than other major cities/areas of England. Additionally, retirees’ life expectancy rates are extremely high, with pensioners in their sixties expecting to live for at least another twenty years, for both males and females. This can be attributed to the lower stress levels associated with living in such safe area, as well as the many health benefits that southwest England has to offer.

In addition to offering a rural and wholesome setting for retirees, southwest England also provides its residents with a higher than average number of healthcare workers per thousand people when compared to the national averages of other major cities and areas. For example, Dorset has, overall, longer life expectancies for its residents, as a result of not only lower crime and therefore lower stress, but also because of its high numbers of healthcare workers. According to statistics, there are almost sixty healthcare workers per one thousand residents in the southwest region of England, which undoubtedly influences not only life expectancy rates, but also quality of life standards as residents have better access to receiving healthcare. Because of this, retirees not only enjoy overall less stressful end-of-life phases, but also better health and stability overall when compared to other areas and countries.

In conclusion, retiring in England, particularly in the southwest region, would be an ideal setting, as it provides financial security and stability, has overall lower crime and therefore increased safety, and also has many health benefits for its residents. As one approaches this pivotal transition in their lifetime, it is important to consider such factors, such as financial security and safety, so that one can peacefully and happily live out the last several years of their life. After researching this portion of England and its many extolled advantages, it is easy to see why so many people retire to this area.