The 'happiest places to live' revealed includes bustling Derbyshire market town

A Derbyshire market town has been ranked as one of the UK's happiest places to live, according to a new study.

The study commissioned by furniturebox features a 75-strong list, featuring one place in Derbyshire.

The 75 UK locations were ranked based on various factors.

These include provision of good state schools, affordable housing, access to quality pubs and eateries, and beauty of the surroundings and green spaces - as access to nature and pleasing aesthetics is a key part of mental wellbeing and happiness.

One Derbyshire neighbourhood was named the 48th happiest place in the UK.

Flying the flag for the county is Chesterfield, which has also been named in other ‘happy’ listings released this year.

The home and garden retailer surveyed 5,000 people by setting up panels across the UK to find the happiest location for each county and big city.

It placed Norwich first, Skipton second, and Malvern third, you can see the full list here.

There is one other local neighbourhood near Derbyshire also made the list below:

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