It may not be one of the best time of yr in terms of happiness with horrible climate and really quick days, nevertheless it may all the time be worse.

For instance, a few of us may be dwelling within the unhappiest city within the UK.

And that place is Slough, which has been named probably the most depressing city to stay within the UK in Rightmove’s annual Pleased at Residence Index.

The city got here in 220th out of 220, falling behind locations like Bradford, Dudley, and Croydon.

The survey requested 35,000 residents throughout the UK how they really feel about their hometowns, contemplating components similar to neighborhood spirit, inexperienced areas, and entry to important companies.

Sadly for Slough, its personal residents painted a less-than-glowing image.

Slough might be one of the best recognized for being the grim and grey setting of The Workplace, which starred Ricky Gervais.

And, whereas it does have some benefits, like nice transport hyperlinks and Europe’s largest buying and selling property, many residents nonetheless seem dissatisfied.

However based on Slough Borough Council, the city’s location near the M25 and Heathrow Airport makes it a handy commuter hub.

The council additionally pressured some vital investments which have been made, together with plans to redevelop the Queensmere and Observatory procuring centres.

Nevertheless, with a mean home value of £411,000 some would possibly say dwelling in Slough is just not definitely worth the value.

100 miles away in Woodbridge, the happiest place to stay within the UK, issues couldn’t be extra completely different.

Residents within the Suffolk city praised its sturdy sense of neighborhood, pleasant environment, and entry to important companies like colleges and healthcare.

Woodbridge additionally has a fantastic excessive road, entry to scenic countryside, and is near the River Deben.

Houses there are barely dearer than in Slough, with a mean value of £441,569.

Talking concerning the outcomes of the research, Councillor Robin Sanders, Mayor and Chair of Woodbridge City Council, mentioned: “It was a pleasure to listen to Woodbridge has been ranked because the happiest place to stay.

“The completely satisfied temper of residents is a mirrored image of the colourful city centre encompassing quite a few listed buildings occupied by many unbiased outlets, pubs, and eating places, a long-established and movie trade famend unbiased cinema, and, not least, a thriving historic and distinctive riverside space to benefit from the vista onto the gorgeous River Deben estuary.”

The Specific has reached out to Slough Borough Council for additional remark.