The happiest places to live in the UK have been revealed – with one London borough clinching top spot.
The leafy borough in south London ranked particularly highly across several aspects of local life, including access to nature and green spaces, essential local services, shops and restaurants, employment opportunities and desirable jobs, Rightmove said.
Richmond returned to number one after previously topping the rankings in 2023 and finishing second last year.

Children running across a park in Richmond, south London
Mayor of Richmond upon Thames, Councillor Nancy Baldwin, said: “This recognition is especially meaningful because residents highlighted their pride in the local…
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