Northumberland winter expected to be England's coldest

The finding comes from home heating experts SpeedComfort, who analysed average temperatures and home energy efficiency to identify which areas are likely to feel the deepest chill this winter.

The report also highlights that the county is home to some of the UK’s least-insulated properties, leaving residents especially vulnerable to cold conditions.

Wouter Heuterman, home heating expert and CEO at SpeedComfort, said: "Each year, residents across England brace for the inevitable cold spell.

"Whilst our data shows that some families are considering extreme action, like moving house, there are cheaper and more straightforward ways to help keep homes as warm as possible this season, even during the coldest snaps.

"To help with this, we’ve created a guide for staying warm without increasing energy usage this winter."

The study found that average indoor temperatures in UK homes could drop to 12.8C this winter—five degrees below the World Health Organisation’s recommended minimum of 18C for healthy living.

This has raised health concerns for more than a third of people, with 39 per cent worried about the impact on their families.

Rutland and Shropshire ranked second and third coldest, respectively.