The happiest locations to stay within the UK have been revealed, with one London borough clinching high spot.
The leafy borough in south-west London ranked notably extremely throughout a number of points 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.
Youngsters working throughout a park in Richmond, south London
Mayor of Richmond upon Thames, Councillor Nancy Baldwin, mentioned: “This recognition is very significant as a result of residents highlighted their delight within the native space, our lovely parks and inexperienced areas, and the native companies they depend on daily.
“Above all, it’s our individuals and communities that make Richmond particular.”
Nationally, Harrogate in North Yorkshire was positioned second on the record, whereas Cirencester in Gloucestershire was third.
In Wales, Monmouth was the best ranked, whereas in Scotland Kirkcaldy took the highest spot.
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 joyful 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 individuals, with round four-fifths (81%) of people that took half saying they’re pleased with the place they stay.
Colleen Babcock, a property knowledgeable at Rightmove, mentioned: “Richmond stands out for providing a mixture many individuals worth: quick access 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 by the broader findings.
“Even amongst individuals who would ideally select a rural setting, entry to facilities, parks and public transport stays vital.
“This 12 months’s outcomes recommend that the locations individuals price most extremely aren’t merely city or rural, however usually deliver collectively a few of the greatest parts of each.”
Listed here are London and the UK’s happiest locations to stay in 2026, in response to Rightmove.
Prime 10 happiest locations to stay 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
