A brand new champion has been topped for the annual listing of happiest locations to dwell in Britain, taking the title for the primary time.
Residents of Woodbridge, in Suffolk, scored the city significantly extremely for feeling that they’re able to be themselves within the space.
And the 7,800 inhabitants within the jolly location additionally gave prime marks for the neighborhood spirit and friendliness of the folks, and entry to important companies equivalent to medical doctors or colleges.
The London borough of Richmond upon Thames was positioned second, having been prime final yr, whereas Hexham in Northumberland, a earlier winner, was ranked third within the report compiled by property website Rightmove.
Mayor of Woodbridge, Councillor Robin Sanders, stated: “The happy mood of residents is a reflection of the vibrant town centre.”
And Jamie Curran, director at IP Properties in Woodbridge, stated: “The amenities Woodbridge has to offer in my eyes are second to none; having boutiques, coffee shops, public houses and highly reviewed restaurants all within walking distance of each other is amazing.”
The examine, now in its thirteenth yr, was accomplished by greater than 35,000 folks throughout Britain, with residents being requested how they really feel about their space.
Residents expressed opinions on matters equivalent to how proud they really feel about the place they dwell, their sense of belonging, neighborhood spirit, whether or not they are often themselves, whether or not they can earn sufficient to dwell comfortably of their space, public transport, sports activities and recreation, inexperienced areas and inventive and cultural actions.
Monmouth was topped the happiest place to dwell in Wales, whereas Stirling got here prime in Scotland.
Rightmove stated its examine signifies that, general, residents in Scotland, Wales and the South West are most proud of the place they dwell, whereas these within the East and West Midlands are the least glad.
The Gen-Z technology (18 to 24-year-olds) have been the most certainly to say that they thought they might be happier dwelling in a distinct space, whereas these aged 55-plus have been the least doubtless.
Tim Bannister, Rightmove’s property professional, stated: “It’s the younger generation who are most likely to say they would be happier living somewhere else, many of whom have to travel to cities for education or to find their first jobs.”
The analysis additionally indicated that the kind of setting that made residents most glad was a rural location by woodland or a forest, or being close to a National Park or National Landscape.
Rightmove’s evaluation discovered that feeling proud to dwell in an space was the largest driver of general satisfaction with a house and neighborhood out of the components it checked out, whereas dwelling close to to household and buddies was the smallest driver.
On Tuesday, consultancy enterprise Mercer named Zurich as being the highest of a global 2024 high quality of dwelling metropolis rating.
Zurich was adopted by Vienna and Geneva in second and third place, respectively. Copenhagen took the fourth spot, with Auckland positioned fifth.
London was positioned fortieth place, with Edinburgh in fiftieth place, Glasgow at 53, Birmingham at 57, Aberdeen at 62 and Belfast positioned 66th.
The index evaluates dwelling situations in additional than 450 cities worldwide to assist companies calculate allowances for folks working internationally.
Zurich rose to the highest of the listing as a result of its excellent public companies, low crime charges, energetic cultural scene and dedication to sustainability, Mercer stated.
1. Woodbridge, East of England, £441,569, £1,478
2. Richmond upon Thames, London, £939,329, £3,131
3. Hexham, North East, £313,147, £840
4. Monmouth, Wales, £320,974, £1,335
5. Harrogate, Yorkshire and the Humber, £394,312, £1,439
6. Skipton, Yorkshire and the Humber, £263,479, £1,030
7. Sevenoaks, South East, £881,061, £2,924
8. Leigh on Sea, East of England, £465,542, £1,796
9. Cirencester, South West, £384,013, £1,495
10. Wokingham, South East, £590,949, £2,120
11. Winchester, South East, £578,760, £2,069
12. Stirling, Scotland, £214,441, £1,227
13. Stratford-upon- Avon, West Midlands, £413,115, £1,604
14. Horsham, South East, £458,641, £1,983
15. Kendal, North West, £285,645, £966
16. Kensington and Chelsea, London, £1,667,573, £5,345
17. Chorley, North West, £197,199, £883
18. Hove, South East, £555,193, £1,993
19. Wandsworth, London, £865,205, £3,159
20. Hitchin, East of England, £510,612, £1,730
https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/1984186/britain-happiest-place-to-live-Woodbridge-full-list