Recently, one London borough was named the happiest place to live in the UK.
In a list created by Hello!, the outlet highlighted the areas that offer "you a happier way of living".
For London, it was the scenic Richmond upon Thames that was named, earning praise for several different aspects.
You can see the full list of the UK's happiest places to live via Hello!
5 reasons Richmond upon Thames is the happiest place to live
Transport
When sharing why Richmond made the list, Hello! gave its transport connection praise, sharing that "it doesn't take long to get into the city".
Richmond has one main station, Richmond Station, that the District and Mildmay Line serve, along with National Rail services from South West Trains.
Riverside restaurants
The borough's riverside restaurants were another key reason it was named the UK's happiest place to live.
Along the Thames, there are plenty of restaurants to enjoy, including Pegg Jean at Riverside Green, Riverhouse Restaurant, Gaucho and Tide Tables Cafe.
As a whole, Richmond has many well-rated restaurants and cafes throughout the borough that often earn praise from locals.
Richmond Park
The famous Richmond Park was one of the key reasons the borough was named by Hello!
With its rolling hills, wildlife and herds of deer; the spot is often described as an oasis.
The origins of the park can be dated back to 1625, when King Charles I brought his court to Richmond Palace to escape the plague in London, according to the Royal Parks.
Housing Market
Richmond has a strong but expensive housing market, according to Rightmove, the overall average cost of property in the borough is £873,997.
Many houses in the area are of Georgian and Vicotria design, offering large rooms, high ceilings, character features and good-sized gardens that are often hard to come by in London.
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Atmosphere
Richmond's 'town' atmosphere was given a special nod by Hello!, who shared that it offered a 'pleasant' and "un-London-like" feeling.
Being on the banks of the Thames and surrounded by large gardens and green spaces makes Richmond unlike many other boroughs.
