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Life satisfaction in Hertfordshire
Hertfordshire’s 10 areas ranked — happiest areas. Every figure from ONS Personal Well-being (Annual Population Survey), 2022/23. Indicative, not a valuation.
| # | Area | Life satisfaction (/10) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Albans | 8.0 |
| 2 | Welwyn Hatfield | 8.0 |
| 3 | North Hertfordshire | 7.6 |
| 4 | Dacorum | 7.6 |
| 5 | Broxbourne | 7.6 |
| 6 | Hertsmere | 7.5 |
| 7 | East Hertfordshire | 7.5 |
| 8 | Stevenage | 7.4 |
| 9 | Watford | 7.1 |
| 10 | Three Rivers | 6.8 |
Source: ONS Personal Well-being (Annual Population Survey) · 2022/23. Ranked highest first.
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