The happiest locations to dwell within the UK have been revealed – with one London borough clinching high spot.
The leafy borough in south London ranked significantly extremely throughout a number of elements of native life, together with entry to nature and inexperienced areas, important native companies, outlets and eating places, employment alternatives and fascinating jobs, Rightmove mentioned.
Richmond returned to primary after beforehand topping the rankings in 2023 and ending second final yr.
Youngsters working throughout a park in Richmond, south London
Mayor of Richmond upon Thames, Councillor Nancy Baldwin, mentioned: “This recognition is particularly significant as a result of residents highlighted their delight within the native space, our stunning parks and inexperienced areas, and the native companies they depend on daily.
“Above all, it’s our folks and communities that make Richmond particular.”
Nationally, Harrogate in North Yorkshire was positioned second on the checklist, whereas Cirencester in Gloucestershire was third.
In Wales, Monmouth was the best ranked, whereas in Scotland Kirkcaldy took the highest spot.
Final yr’s winner, Skipton in North Yorkshire, ranked seventh.
Richmond upon Thames
The capital noticed two different boroughs cracking the nationwide high 20, with Kensington and Chelsea in twelfth and Kingston upon Thames coming thirteenth.
On the different finish of the rankings, Barking and Dagenham is the least pleased London borough, coming in at 221st nationally.
Lewisham, Havering, Harrow and Croydon make up the remainder of the underside 5 within the capital.
The survey collected responses from greater than 24,000 folks, with round four-fifths (81%) of people that took half saying they’re proud of the place they dwell.
Colleen Babcock, a property professional at Rightmove, mentioned: “Richmond stands out for providing a mix many individuals worth: easy accessibility to nature and inexperienced areas, with out having to surrender native companies, locations to eat and store, or employment alternatives.
“That stability between greenery and on a regular basis comfort runs via the broader findings.
“Even amongst individuals who would ideally select a rural setting, entry to facilities, parks and public transport stays vital.
“This yr’s outcomes recommend that the locations folks fee most extremely aren’t merely city or rural, however usually deliver collectively among the finest parts of each.”
Listed below are London and the UK’s happiest locations to dwell in 2026, based on Rightmove.
High 10 happiest locations to dwell in Britain
1. Richmond upon Thames, London
2. Harrogate, Yorkshire and the Humber
3. Cirencester, South West
7. Skipton, Yorkshire and the Humber
8. Llandrindod Wells, Wales
1. (1) Richmond upon Thame
2. (12) Kensington and Chelsea
3. (13) Kingston upon Thames
9. (70) Hammersmith & Fulham
Backside 10 London boroughs
33. (221) Barking & Dagenham
