Our wellbeing and happiness is affected by various elements, together with our social lives, our jobs and our well being. But the place we stay additionally performs a job.

According to a survey performed by on-line actual property firm Right Move, folks residing in sure areas of the nation are happier than these in others.

Its twelfth annual Happy at Home Index, printed in December 2023, revealed precisely what elements of the nation have the happiest residents.

The survey of greater than 26,000 folks took into consideration 13 happiness elements. These included issues just like the club-together neighborhood spirit of a neighborhood space, having inexperienced area on the doorstep, or the sense of belonging in a area people.

As a end result, Rightmove was capable of compile a listing of the ten happiest locations within the UK.

Right Move explains: “Each year, we ask people to tell us what makes them happy about where they live, and what makes it special.

“Our annual Happy at Home Index, now in its 12th year, helps us understand what really makes the residents of some areas happier than others, as well as the things that make a place feel like home.”

Placing at quantity seven, is an historic city north west of London.

Hemel Hempstead in Hertfordshire was ranked as one of many happiest locations to stay in 2023. The “family friendly” city is only a 30 minute practice trip away from central London.

In Tudor instances the world was a market village, the place grain and straw had been bought.

It continued to broaden and develop, changing into an necessary space through the industrial revolution positioned on the commerce route between London and Birmingham.

After the Second World War its dimension elevated once more as many new properties had been constructed there for individuals who misplaced their houses within the Blitz.

Nowadays Hemel Hempstead boasts a inhabitants of just about 100,000 and its city centre is a well-liked spot for purchasing.

At the centre of the city is a neighborhood large display used to broadcast household movies, which individuals will sit outdoors to observe.

On Wednesdays, the city performs host to an antiques market, whereas on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays the market stalls cowl all the things from fruit and veg to purses and garments.

Dacorum Borough Council says: “Hemel Hempstead town centre has much to offer its many visitors and is a great family-friendly place to shop.

“Marlowes, the outdoor pedestrianised shopping zone, boasts many facilities to help turn your visit into more than just a shopping trip.

“There are innovative play areas for children, an attractive food court and a town square with entertainment from the musical fountain, the Rainbow Stage and a large LED screen.

“For something unique, why not stroll up to the Old Town High Street and browse around the antique, gift and other shops. Here, you'll also find plenty of restaurants and pubs.”

According to Right Move, properties in Hemel Hempstead had an general common value of £431,396 over the past 12 months, making it a much more reasonably priced location for commuters than London.

Taking the highest spot on the index for the primary time was Richmond-Upon-Thames in London, adopted by Winchester in Hampshire.