It can be difficult deciding where to set up home.
From school catchment areas, to local amenities and transport links, there’s a lot to consider when picking out where to live.
But what about local happiness levels?
Well, new research from ONS has now given us the answer to finding a house with a huge smile factor.
They conducted a survey, looking at responses from over 300,000 participants, who on average rate themselves a 7 or 8 for happiness (out of a score of 10).
And the results may surprise you.
Check it out…
The 10 happiest places in the UK 2016
The 10 unhappiest places in the UK 2016
Yup, it looks as if the happiest people in the UK live in the Western Isles of Scotland.
We guess you just can’t beat those amazing views, that bracing fresh air, and that community spirit, eh?
However it’s bad news for the people of Liverpool; it seems as if they need to give themselves some ‘me’ time, stat.
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