Monmouth has been named as one of the 10 happiest places to live in the UK.
Monmouth – the home to Haberdashers’ Monmouth Schools – is ranked seventh on the UK-wide list – and second in Wales.
Happiness measures include friendliness and community spirit, whether people feel they can be themselves, nature and green spaces, opportunities locally to develop skills and amenities including schools, restaurants, shops and sports facilities. More than 21,000 people from across the UK took part in the research.
The average house price in Monmouth is £312,649, according to the annual Happy at Home Index unveiled today by the property listing website, RightMove.