Harrogate is the happiest place to live in Yorkshire, according to a new survey.
The town, known for its historic buildings, gardens, natural springs and food, was the highest rated location in the county in a list of the 70 happiest places by online store Furniturebox.
In second place in Yorkshire was Bingley, Halifax was third, Fulwood in York was fourth and Nether Edge in Sheffield was fifth.
Locations were ranked according to the beauty of the surroundings and green spaces, provision of good state schools and affordable housing, as well as access to quality pubs, restaurants, independent shops and cultural attractions.
Furniturebox polled 5,000 people, with panels in each big city and county including Yorkshire.
Harrogate was second on the main national list which was won by Stratford-upon-Avon.
A Furniturebox spokesperson said:
“Harrogate is the happiest place to live in Yorkshire.
“All 70 places on the list would have been worthy winners and show why the UK is such a wonderful place to live, loved by visitors from all over the world.
“Most of the locations in the top 70 are not the most affluent in their localities and have access to some affordable housing including Harrogate which is well served by Harrogate Housing Association.
“The survey shows that the happiest places are not defined by wealth but by the quality of life within them.”
Find out the full list of the UK’s 70 happiest places in Furniturebox’s guide.
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