The idyllic area just a stone's throw from Manchester named the 'most satisfied' in the UK

A scenic and idyllic borough just an hour from Manchester has been named as the most satisfied area in England.

The study by CBD oil products company CBDfx analysed data from the Office for National Statistics Annual Population Survey, which surveyed a sample of homes nationwide.

The average response out of 10 for the survey question ‘Overall, how satisfied are you with your life nowadays?’ was analysed for each local authority in England.

Coming out on top was High Peak, Derbyshire. The borough stretches from Holme Moss in the north to Sterndale Moor in the south, and from Hague Bar in the west to Bamford in the east. It includes popular towns such as Buxton, Glossop and Chapel-en-le-Frith. It's an area many Mancs like to go for a day trip or a weekend away.

The Annual Population Survey results showed that the average answer out of 10 for life satisfaction was 8.34 based on the latest 2021 data, which was the highest of any England area. This was the highest recorded result on the survey of any year, with 2020 recording the lowest score with just 7.45 out of 10 for life satisfaction.

Torridge comes in second place on the list, with the Devon area recording an average score of 8.25 out of 10 for life satisfaction. The 2021 score was once again found to be the highest of any year on the survey, with 2019’s score of 7.55 out of 10 being the lowest.

Third place on the list goes to the Leicestershire area of Blaby, which scored an average of 8.1 out of 10 for life satisfaction based on responses to the survey question. Life satisfaction in the area was at its highest in the current year, with the survey showing 2020 to have the lowest score, with 7.43 out of 10.

Next up is another spot not too far from Manchester. Hambleton, near Blackpool, takes a close fourth place on the list, with the Lancashire area scoring 8.09 out of 10 for life satisfaction based on the average survey response. Life satisfaction was overall highest in 2018 based on the survey results, with the area seeing an average score of 8.25 out of 10 that year.

Rounding out the top five is the Lincolnshire area of West Lindsey, which scored an average of 8.07 out of 10 for life satisfaction in the survey. Life satisfaction was highest in 2018, with the year taking a close lead over the latest result, with an average score of 8.08 out of 10.