"When you live somewhere with glorious green spaces, fantastic food, brilliant cultural institutions and a strong sense of community, you don't have to go far to find something that'll lift your mood. London has all of those things in droves. So, it's only right that a neighbourhood in the capital has just been crowned one of the happiest places in Britain."
"'Richmond has a rare ability to feel both vibrant and calming at the same time, and I think that balance is a huge part of why people are genuinely happy living here. 'You're never far from green space, whether it's Richmond Park, the towpath, or quiet pockets of nature tucked between neighbourhoods, yet you still have the cafés, independents, and community hubs that give the area its character. There's a strong sense of connection here too; people don't just live in Richmond, they participate in it.'"
Rightmove's Happy at Home Index 2025 surveyed thousands of residents across more than 200 areas, evaluating green spaces, sense of community, safety, and access to amenities. Richmond-upon-Thames ranked as London's happiest borough and the second happiest place nationally. Residents rated its access to nature, essential local services, shops and restaurants highly. Local estate agent Amy Reynolds described Richmond as both vibrant and calming, with easy access to Richmond Park, the towpath and quiet pockets of nature alongside cafés, independent shops and community hubs. Average asking price in the borough is £942,522 and average monthly asking rent is £3,189.
Read at Time Out London
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