‘Happiest Places’

LEIGH has been voted one of the happiest places to live in 2023, according to estate agent Rightmove.

Leigh-on-Sea and Clacton-on-Sea both featured in the top 20 and were the only representatives of Essex in the list.

In its 12th edition, Rightmove’s annual Happy at Home Index surveyed over 26,000 residents to gauge their sentiments about their respective areas.

The findings revealed that a sense of pride, belonging, and community significantly contributes to residents’ overall happiness, surpassing factors such as access to public transport, schools, and job opportunities.

Rightmove’s property expert said: “Searching for new areas outside of the city that are still commutable on office days and looking for cheaper properties that are in need of renovation are just some of the actions we’ve seen determined movers take this year.

“The results of this year’s study highlight that residents continue to value living near green spaces and natural beauty, features that became all the more important during the pandemic.

“With moving to an area that makes them happy a key motivator for people looking for their next home, highlighting these types of features nearby could really help sellers looking to appeal to potential buyers.”

The full map of Great Britain and lists that break down by region can be found on the Rightmove website.

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