Overview
- The North Yorkshire market town ranked highest for access to nature, a strong sense of community and essential local services.
- Richmond upon Thames placed second and Camden third, marking the first time two London boroughs have shared the podium.
- Affordability boosted Skipton’s score, with an average asking price of £326,093 versus a £364,833 national figure, though it rated lower for employment opportunities.
- Regional standouts include Stirling as Scotland’s happiest and Anglesey as Wales’s, with the South West the happiest region and the East Midlands least so by small margins.
- Rightmove reports higher satisfaction in rural, coastal or woodland locations and among older residents, highlighting the premium placed on green space and community ties.