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Upmarket Richmond upon Thames has riverside paths, boutiques and royal parks

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Richmond upon Thames has been named as the happiest place to live in Britain in an annual survey.

Residents of the south-west London borough have easy access to central London and strolls along the Thames on their doorstep, as well as boutiques, cafes and opportunities to spot roaming deer in their local parks.

Richmond ranked particularly highly across several aspects of local life in Rightmove's "happy at home index", including access to nature and green spaces, essential local services, shops and restaurants, employment opportunities as well as residents' pride in their area.