Rutland 2nd Happiest Place to live in the UK
Rutland is the 2nd happiest place to live in the whole of the UK, and the happiest in England, according to a survey released by the Office of National Statistics.
Only Orkney and Shetland outscore Rutland in the national poll that asked residents across the United Kingdom to rate how happy they are with life.
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RUTLAND 2ND HAPPIEST PLACE TO LIVE IN UK!
- 85% of people living in Rutland are very satisfied with their life
- 87% of people living in Rutland feel that what they do is worthwhile
Roger Begy, Leader of Rutland County Council said: "Those already living here have known for a long time that we live in a fantastic area with high quality education, low crime rates, minimal road congestion and pollution, as well as some of the best countryside right on our doorstep".
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"We also have lots more in the pipeline with faster broadband on the way as part of the joint council / BT Digital Rutland project and £4 million of transport improvements that will be extremely welcome in a rural area."
Roger Begy added: "Rutland is not only a great place to live, but also a wonderful tourist destination that attracts people from across the country each year. I'm sure that this survey will be welcomed by Discover Rutland and also the tourist businesses across the whole county".
This is the first time that a national 'happiness survey' has taken place and it follows an increasing understanding that just using traditional economic measures do not always reflect overall progress or wellbeing.
Previous research has always made assumptions about how things like health and income might influence how people feel about life. This is the first time that the question has been asked directly to those completing the survey.
During the last 12 months, the Office for National Statistics included subjective well-being questions for the first time in two key household surveys - the Integrated Household Survey (IHS) and the Opinions and Lifestyle Survey (OPN).
Those who responded were asked to record between 0-10 (10 being the highest) how satisfied they are with their life, to what extent they feel the things they do are worthwhile, how happy did you feel yesterday, and how anxious did you feel yesterday.
You can find out more from the Office for National Statistics.
Comments
by karinfall1955
Wednesday, July 25 2012, 10:01PM
“@LikeitaLot. Apparently Leicester came tops in the anxiety league! Don't think it made too many waves on the happiness front..”
by LikeItaLot
Wednesday, July 25 2012, 9:39PM
“Wasn't there a list of cities/towns a few months ago addressing the same issue? How did Leicester come”
by Lynnetmurph
Wednesday, July 25 2012, 1:49PM
“Trust me, I lived in East London for more than 20 years, and Leicestershire is paradise compared. :-)”
by le27ld
Wednesday, July 25 2012, 1:32PM
“I wonder how far down the list Leicester is? Why doesn't our mayor do something about making Leicester a happier place to live? Too interested in protecting burnt down factories that remind him of the day that Leicester was full of industry?”