The British seaside town where Andrew Ridgeley has lived for 30 years

Andrew Ridgeley has lived in Cornwall for many years

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Sarra Gray

By Sarra Gray


Published: 28/10/2023

- 05:01

Andrew Ridgeley soared to fame in the pop band Wham! and has lived in Cornwall for many years

Andrew Ridgeley has travelled the world during his time as a musician.

However, it's the British seaside where he chose to settle down.


Andrew has lived in Cornwall for around 30 years, since moving in the 1990s.

More specifically, the musician settled down in the Wadebridge area.

Cornwall

He moved just miles from the beach

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This is a town in the north of Cornwall and it had a population of just 7,900 in 2011.

It is a market town based off the River Camel.

There are plenty of outdoor activities to keep visitors and residents entertained.

A popular option is the relaxing Camel Trail which is perfect for a peaceful cycle.

It is also a great base for visiting the seaside, located just eight miles from the coast.

House prices can vary greatly, but the average house has sold for £362,677 in the past year, according to Rightmove.

Detached homes were the most popular and they had a higher selling price of £498,821.

The average cost of a house has soared in recent years and is 22 per cent up on 2020.

Cornwall beach

Cornwall is popular with visitors and residents alike

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Andrew is one of many music legends who have chosen to live in a quiet part of the UK.

Martin Kemp lives in a calm British county with his wife.

His former bandmate has also settled down in a peaceful part of the UK.

Tony Hadley lives in a cottage in a quaint UK town.

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