With some of the best beaches in the country nearby, crystal clear waters that could rival the Mediterranean and an abundance of culture on their doorstep, the happiest people in the UK are the cheery residents of St Ives, in Cornwall.
1. Finland: For the sixth year in a row, Finland is the world's happiest country, according to the World Happiness Report. Aleksanterinkatu (Aleksi Street) in Helsinki is pictured.
Taking the crown for the happiest London borough is Richmond upon Thames. In second place is Islington, followed by Westminster in third and Wandsworth and Southwark in fourth and fifth respectively.
Here is the ranking for the East of England's happiest place to live according to Rightmove. Overall the study revealed that the coastal town of St Ives in Cornwall was named the number one happiest place to live in Great Britain by its residents with Galashiels in the Scottish Borders in second place.
Responses to the survey were taken from April 2021 to March 2022, with each person asked to rank 'how happy did you feel yesterday' from 0 to 10. While Colchester was found to be the unhappiest, Worcestershire's Redditch also scored low, with an average happiness score of 6.8.
Glasgow, Scotland
In the 2022 Conde Nast Traveller Readers' Choice Awards, Glasgow scooped the top spot for the friendliest city in the UK.
“Queensland's known as the Sunshine State. All those rays and the laid-back lifestyle might be among the reasons why it's Australia's happiest state,” Bayliss said.
According to a recent study by Totaljobs, Edinburgh has the best quality of life in the country – ranking number one for work-life balance, happiness, access to affordable housing and short commute times (an average of 29 minutes).
Wales has taken the crown for being home to the quietest place in the whole of the UK: Powys, which is its largest county. With only 26 people per square kilometre, you can be promised a quiet stay in this amazing place, and find a true escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life.
With some of the best beaches in the country nearby, crystal clear waters that could rival the Mediterranean and an abundance of culture on their doorstep, the happiest people in the UK are the cheery residents of St Ives, in Cornwall.
The boroughs with the highest proportions of individuals living in poverty (measured as those living in households where the income is below 60% of the median after housing costs), were seen in Tower Hamlets (39%), Bent, Newham, and Westminster (all 36%).
Here's some news to pop a smile on your dial. Australia's long been referred to as 'the lucky country' and now we can start saying we're one of the happiest countries in the world, too. The United Nation's 2023 World Happiness Index has just been released, and Australia has come in at a very cheery 12th position.
“Queensland's known as the sunshine state. All those rays and the laidback lifestyle might be among the reasons why it's Australia's happiest state,” Mr Bayliss said.
New research from the University of Canberra shows the citizens of the nation's capital are happier than other city dwellers across Australia. Lead researcher, Prof Jacki Schirmer, said: “Canberra is unique. The wellbeing is pretty high across the city.
Australia has a much more laid-back culture than England. Australians are known for their mate ship and easy-going attitudes. There is a strong focus on enjoying life and having a good time. This doesn't mean that Australians don't work hard, but they definitely know how to enjoy their leisure time.
Shetland Islands
The Shetlands boast one of the lowest crime rates in the UK. In fact, fewer than 500 crimes in total were reported here during the whole of 2021-2022. The islands remain one of the most desirable (and safest) places for escaping the pressures of mainland living.
Where did Australia rank in the happiest countries list? Our great southern land ranked 12th on the list this year. This is the same as it was in 2022, but we dropped down from our position of 11th in 2020. The highest we've been in the last decade was in 2016, when we were ranked 9th globally.
The main recipients of the pandemic-era migration were south-east Queensland and small coastal communities with more spacious homes, according to analysis by The Australian Financial Review of newly released regional population data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
One of the best cities to live in the UK for social vibes, Liverpool has a cosmopolitan vibe with a large community of locals and expat residents who make the city welcoming for all. Liverpudlians are generally some of the friendliest people in the world, with our readers certainly agreeing.
If it's peace and serenity you're after, you won't find a more tranquil place in the country than a forested hillock in Northumberland. In his book, Sonic Wonderland: A Scientific Odyssey, acoustic engineering professor Trevor Cox named Kielder Forest the quietest place in the UK.
Surrey Heath has been named as the least stressed place to live in England, according to a new study. High satisfaction and low anxiety levels among the population have been cited among the reasons.