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Home > Culture > National newspaper names Durham as one of the happiest places to live in Britain

May 22, 2025 by Lisa Cartwright

National newspaper names Durham as one of the happiest places to live in Britain

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The Guardian’s happiest places to live in Britain revealed.

Durham City has been ranked as one of the happiest places to live in Britain.  Journalists at The Guardian used scientific data to work out the happiest places to live taking into account a number of social factors including easy access to countryside and parks, the ability to to see a GP and even proximity to shops. Durham’s medieval streets and confined geography were listed as some of its highlights.

Find out more on The Guardian’s website.

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