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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Dan Haygarth

Market town named UK’s happiest place to live in 2025

  • Skipton, a market town in North Yorkshire, has been named the UK's happiest place to live in 2025, according to a survey conducted by Rightmove.
  • Residents highly rated Skipton for its excellent access to nature and green spaces, the friendliness of its people, and the availability of essential services like schools.
  • The town's strong community spirit, picturesque setting, and a thriving high street with no empty shops were also significant factors contributing to its appeal.
  • Skipton's average home asking price of £326,093 is lower than the national average, contributing to residents' sense of affordability and comfort.
  • Richmond-upon-Thames and Camden, both located in London, secured the second and third positions respectively in Rightmove's annual 'happy at home' index.

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