Hexham in Northumberland, the market town that is Hexham was once more named Britain’s happiest city to live.
Residents are happy in this town the River Tyne were previously given the title in 2019 before dropping down the rankings to 12th position last year.
The company is currently back on the top of its game after scoring well on numerous factors such as a sense belonging and community.
Hexham is the happiest place to live in Britain and this six-bed link-detached house for sale for £525,000 is only a short walking distance from the town centre
According to Rightmove, Hexham in Northumberland is Britain’s most happy place to be a merchant.
Rightmove took into consideration other factors, such as how accessible nature is and whether people are friendly.
The average asking price of a home in Hexham is £297,088, up 6 per cent on a year ago and up 20 per cent compared to five years ago. However, the current average value remains lower than the national average of £324,401.
Derek Kennedy, Hexham’s Mayor, stated that Hexham was thrilled to have been named the most happy place in Britain. Our small community has a rich history. Hexham Abbey, other historic buildings, and the market are 800 years old make us a unique place.
“There’s a great community spirit and people support one another. People can get involved in many community interest groups that help them work together for the greater good.
Excellent schools are a guarantee of high educational standards. A weekly park run, water sport on the River Tyne, tennis and golf are all organized. We are surrounded by beautiful open country with Hadrian’s Wall.
He added: ‘The Town Council recently introduced a free live music twice a week into our glorious bandstand, drawing around 200 people to every session. Many people travel from all over the area to attend our events, such as Spook Night, Remembrance Day and Farmers Market.
“We are ambitious in our pursuit of sustainable development, and we partner with other interested parties to improve the town. Although we know it’s great to live in Hexham, this is an amazing honor.
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Andrew Coulson estate agent in Hexham Ailsa Mather said: “Hexham is historic in the heart Northumberland.
We have ample green space, such as the Sele Park or Tyne Green along the banks of River Tyne. There are many great independent cafes and bars, as well as a weekly market.
“The past 12 months on the market were extraordinary. Many people have changed their minds about what they desire in life, and moved closer to loved ones or to the country.
“More that 38 percent of our recent sales have come from south Birmingham because more people have the option to work remotely and are not required to travel to the city every day.
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| Rank | Place | Region | The Average Asking price | Average asking rent (PCM) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hexham | North East | £297,088 | £842 |
| 2 | Richmond upon Thames | Greater London | £1,196,892 | £3,235 |
| 3 | Harrogate | Yorkshire and Humber | £353,624 | £1,163 |
| 4 | Hove | South East | £525,906 | £1,879 |
| 5 | Llandrindod Wells | Wales | £193,601 | £445 |
| 6 | Stirling | Scotland | £191,226 | £877 |
| 7 | Monmouth | Wales | £312,649 | £929 |
| 8 | St Ives | South West | £494,393 | £1,150 |
| 9 | Anglesey | Wales | £278,391 | £776 |
| 10 | Leamington Spa | West Midlands | £350,981 | £1,203 |
| 11 | Perth | Scotland | £167,160 | £679 |
| 12 | Hitchin | East of England | £491,223 | £1,392 |
| 13 | Woodbridge | East of England | £427,542 | £1,129 |
| 14 | Kendal | North West | £258,961 | £837 |
| 15 | Macclesfield | North West | £277,772 | £981 |
| 16 | Exeter | South West | £303,215 | £1,234 |
| 17 | Salisbury | South West | £318,806 | £1,090 |
| 18 | Horsham | South East | £433,892 | £1,433 |
| 19 | St. Albans | East of England | £632,320 | £1,888 |
| 20 | Guildford | South East | £542,947 | £1,913 |
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Rightmove’s ten-year-old study collected responses from over 21,000 British citizens.
They asked their opinions about the place they lived and gave them a list of 10 happiness factors. They included the opportunity to learn skills and access to essential services.
Richmond-upon-Thames placed second overall this year in the study. This marks an increase in national rankings as well as the fact that it was the happiest spot in London for seven years running.
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Stirling, outside of England is the most happiest spot in Scotland this year, and Llandrindod Wells is fifth overall.
The most important things that make a community happy are a sense belonging, friendliness among locals, and being yourself. Rightmove suggested that this shows how important having a sense of community is to overall happiness.
Market towns, which are usually smaller communities with weekly markets that bring the community together, made up a third of this years top 20 happiest cities.
This year’s study continues to emphasize the importance of connecting after lockdown periods. It builds upon the results from last year where many felt the need to connect to their local area.
It is also evident in what types of settlements make people feel the most content. People who lived in villages had a higher likelihood of being happy than people living in cities or towns. This is because they felt more connected to their community and were more open to the natural world.
People who live in coastal villages are happier than those who reside in cities or towns along the coast.
This four-bed detached property is in Scotland’s Stirling and is currently on the market via Aberdein Considine estate agents for £675,000
Rightmove expects that 1.5 million transactions in 2021 will be made due to the hot property market.
This year’s results show that people who move to their local area are more happy than those who don’t.
Over two-thirds of those who relocated in the past year, at 69% percent, said they chose to live and work in a new area. A majority (64%) of those people said that they feel happier where they live now than they did when they first moved. 21% of these people said that they are just as happy living in the new place.
People who move from one area to another were more happy in their new home. 81% of those who relocated were happier there, while 11% were the same as they were before.
Study results showed that people are less likely to move into the same settlements or take a single stage of their quest for happiness.
Living in a large city was more common than living in a small village. However, those who lived in smaller towns were more likely move to a larger village or town. People who were born in a village are more likely to choose a larger city than to live in one.
Rightmove’s Tim Bannister said that it has been an extremely busy year on the market for housing, with many people choosing to relocate now.
“It’s fascinating to observe that those who have moved within the past 12 months are more likely to feel happy in their area than those who didn’t.
“Whether it’s a couple seeking a change of scenery in the same place, tenants searching for more space or a whole family changing their lives and moving to the coast from the city, the year has seen people really take advantage of the chance to move and turn ideas into reality.
