Each year, Rightmove surveys thousands of people across the UK how they feel about where they live as they create the Happy at Home Index.. The 2024 study was completed by more than 26,000 residents.
The index measures a number of topics, revealing that the most important contributors to happiness at home is a feeling of pride about an area, a sense of belonging and community spirit. Topics like job security and income are also contributing factors.
Rightmove has revealed their annual index, with national and regional rankings showing just how happy people are where they live. Across Yorkshire and The Humber, Leeds is in the top 10 happiest places to live, but it ranks lower nationwide.
Here are where some cities and areas rank across all of the UK (excluding Northern Ireland), and where Leeds ranks:
7. 45 - Newcastle upon Tyne, North East
Newcastle is ranked the second happiest place to live in the North East, while taking the 45 spot nationally. | GraemeJBaty - stock.adobe.com
8. 47 - York, Yorkshire and The Humber
Neighbouring ancient city of York ranked 47th in the UK, while taking the third spot in Yorkshire and The Humber. Photo: davidionut - stock.adobe.com
9. 90 - Edinburgh, Scotland
The Scottish capital city is the 90th happiest place to live in the whole of the UK. | Getty Images
10. 95 - Sheffield, Yorkshire and The Humber
Sheffield comes in at number 95, just a ranks ahead of Leeds. Photo: teamjackson - stock.adobe.com
11. 113 - Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber
Leeds takes the 113th spot on the Happy At Home Index. In Yorkshire and The Humber, our city is the 7th happiest place to live. Photo: teamjackson - stock.adobe.com
12. 196 - Birmingham, West Midlands
The second biggest city in the UK ranks 196. Photo: Getty Images