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25 Unhappiest Places to Live in the UK

Ranked by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) annual personal well-being survey measuring subjective happiness on a 0-to-10 scale, explore the 25 UK towns and cities recording the lowest happiness ratings.

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9 Oct 2026

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  1. A young, contemplative person reflecting against a moody urban backdrop in the UK.
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The Office for National Statistics (ONS) tracks personal well-being across the UK by asking residents to rate their happiness on a 0-to-10 scale ('How happy did you feel yesterday?'). These 25 areas recorded the nation's lowest average scores.

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