The 15 happiest places to live in Yorkshire and where Leeds ranks according to new Rightmove rankings

Rightmove have named the happiest places to live in Yorkshire.

Leeds has been placed at number 70 on the prestigious annual list, which was compiled by online property firm Rightmove and published yesterday (Wednesday, December 4).

The study, now in its 13th year, was completed by more than 35,000 people across Britain, with residents being asked how they feel about their area.

Woodbridge, a port town near Ipswich in Suffolk, took the crown for the happiest place to reside in Britain.

But where is the happiest place to live in Yorkshire this year? Here is the region’s top 15 list – and where Leeds ranks.

7. Halifax

Halifax ranked 7th in Yorkshire and the Humber and 80th in the UK. | Jonathan Gawthorpe

Huddersfield ranked 8th in Yorkshire and the Humber and 110th in the UK. | Tony Johnson

Hull ranked 9th in Yorkshire and the Humber and 119th in the UK. | James Hardisty

Grimsby ranked 10th in Yorkshire and the Humber and 151st in the UK. | Adobe Stock

Barnsley ranked 11th in Yorkshire and the Humber and 169th in the UK. | Scott Merrylees

Wakefield ranked 12th in Yorkshire and the Humber and 190th in the UK. | Jonathan Gawthorpe