1. London – Score 87.92. London, the capital, is renowned for being one of the world's most famous and known as the best place to live in the UK. This city has diverse communities, and vibrant scenes, and covers a huge area making it the largest city in the UK.
Cambridge has been named one of the most desirable towns and cities to live in the UK.
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).
London, England
“This vibrant and multicultural city is one the best cities in the UK for expats as it is home to large communities of adventurers who now call the UK home,” claims Homelike.
The richest neighbourhoods in the UK are all located in London, with the areas of Kensington and Chelsea and Hammersmith and Fulham topping the list. In October, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) released its latest data based on the total gross disposable household income (GDHI) across the country in 2020.
Cambridge, Brighton and Bristol are among the happiest places to live and work in the UK. The study, conducted by job website Glassdoor's Economic Research team, analysed over 100,000 anonymous employer reviews from 20 cities. Cambridge scooped the top spot, earning a winning score of 78.2% job satisfaction.
Caption Options. 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.
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.
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.
1. Sweden. Sweden is the top country in 2022 best quality of life rankings. The country stands out in the ranking of quality of life for health systems and well-developed public education, security, economic stability, and politics.
Brighton is home to the most attractive people in the UK - according to those that live there. According to a YouGov survey, 75% of Brighton residents reckoned those in their seaside resort had been blessed with good looks.
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.
Colchester is the UK's unhappiest area, according to a survey from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The historic Essex city, once the capital of Roman Britain, ranked the lowest in terms of how 'happy' people from there said they were in the ONS's most recent well-being survey.
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.
Chichester is revealed as the most relaxed city in the UK, with the best combination of high levels of happiness and satisfaction and low levels of anxiety.
1 Tel Aviv, Israel
Moving to the Middle East, we have Israel as one of the world's happiest cities. With its rich cultural heritage, kind people, and abundance of food, shopping, and learning: Tel Aviv has become a global hot spot for spring break and vacationing as a whole.
24th March 2023: Wadhurst, East Sussex, has been named as the Best Place to Live by The Sunday Times. It tops a list of 72 locations across the UK chosen by The Sunday Times to represent the best of Britain in the annual Sunday Times Best Places to Live guide.