The 10 most happiest and in-demand places to live in and around Bristol - including Keynsham and Portishead
Data from the Office of National Statistics has revealed the happiest places right now
From hip and upcoming suburbs popular with families to quaint villages, it can be hard to choose where best to move to when looking at new homes.
But fear not - BristolWorld has combined house price data for postcodes in and around Bristol with local authority scores in the national happiness index compiled by the Office for National Statistics to create this list of places around Bristol which have people flocking to them.
The index looks at where residents are happiest living thanks to everything from excellent places to eat and drink, independent retailers to do a bit of shopping and historic sights and green spaces.
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And for anyone looking at each area, we’ve also included how much property is likely to set you back there.
The index looks at where residents are happiest living thanks to everything from excellent places to eat and drink, independent retailers to do a bit of shopping and historic sights and green spaces.
5. Yatton
Yatton is a short train journey from Bristol packed with great pubs and a local bakery. It has a happiness score of 7.53 and an average house price of £337,416
6. Long Ashton
Long Ashton is a small village based just outside of Bristol. It is known to have many independent businesses and has a happiness score of 7.53 and an average house price of £458,308.
7. Saltford
Saltford is a large village with more than 4,000 residents based alongside the A4, the River Avon, and the main-line railway with the Bristol to Bath cycle-path passing through. Saltford is surrounded by green belt land which preserves a rural setting for the village. Saltford is a perfect hub for activities in the Avon Valley and has a vibrant community. It has a happiness score of 7.43 and an average house price of £340,663.
8. Chew Magna
Chew Magna is based 10 miles from Bristol and was named best village in Britain in a Sunday Times survey in 2011. It’s known for being a pretty village, full of historic interest and set in the lovely Chew Valley on the northern edge of the Mendip Hills. It has a happiness score of 7.42 and an average house price of £455,615