Evesham Journal readers have been giving some mixed reviews on living in the area.

While some expressed their disenchantment with the town, citing the decline of its shops, others shower it with praise, describing it as a haven offering tranquillity and a unique community spirit.

Commenting on Facebook, readers seem to agree that one must venture outside the town to appreciate Evesham.

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Paul Ward said: "It's ok, everyone moans but (only if) they've not been anywhere else.

"If they lived in the big towns or city's they'd think different."

Along the same lines, Andy Salter echoed: "Until you go to real rough places you don’t realise how lucky and how beautiful a place you live in."

Jacqueline Butler perhaps put it most simply, writing: "My opinion is if you don't like it move."

Ann-Marie Ward said: "I think the moaners should look at all the positives and be thankful for them.

"Some people are living in a lot worse places."

Amy Rose said: "Until you’ve lived in a place like Birmingham you won’t appreciate how beautiful, quiet, safe and tranquil Evesham is."

Sue Amor labelled the town as "a fabulous place to live", while Mary Goodge described it as "lovely".

Rob Robinson said: "As someone who has lived in Bristol, London and Edinburgh, I chose to live in Evesham because of the excellent appeal of the local area, the quietness and the market town feel."

Natasha Louise-Jane agreed, saying: "Evesham is lovely compared to a lot that we've seen.

"Yes, it could be better.

"Yes the traffic could be A LOT better, but at least there is footfall and something for the kids."

Emma Haynes said: "My daughter's friend came to visit yesterday and her mum was taking photos left, right and centre because they don't have beautiful parks, the Riverside or the history that we've got.

"Sometimes I think we don't see what we have as we're here every day."

Kim Edmed wrote: "Love it.

"I was like many teens and desperate to go live in the big cities as soon as I turned 18, but came straight back to start a family in my late 20s."