Richmond upon Thames named Britain’s happiest place to live in Rightmove’s 2026 Happy at Home Index

Created Nov 11, 2026 • AI-generated summary

Rightmove's 2026 Happy at Home Index named Richmond upon Thames Britain's happiest place to live, reclaiming first place (it topped the rankings in 2023 and placed second the previous year). Survey of 24,375 residents across 221 Great Britain locations; Harrogate second (£395,776 average asking price), Cirencester third (£407,368), Monmouth fourth (highest in Wales), Kirkcaldy Scotland's happiest. Richmond (average asking price £1,021,256) ranked highest for green space/nature access, essential services, shops and restaurants, employment and resident pride. GB-wide, 81% were happy with their area; South West highest average happiness, Greater London lowest. Membership limited to coverage of the 2026 Rightmove Happy at Home Index.