The happiest and least happy areas in the UK

Deviation from UK average for happiness rated out of 10

-1.5

-1.0

-0.5

Average

+0.5

+1.0

Shetland Islands +0.83

Na h-Eileanan an Iar +0.73

North Kesteven +0.70

Pendle +0.67

Malvern Hills +0.67

Ashfield -0.57

Lincoln -0.82

Eastbourne -0.82

Hastings -0.83

Adur -1.23

-1.5

-1.0

-0.5

Average

+0.5

+1.0

Shetland Islands +0.83

Na h-Eileanan an Iar +0.73

North Kesteven +0.70

Pendle +0.67

Malvern Hills +0.67

Ashfield -0.57

Lincoln -0.82

Eastbourne -0.82

Hastings -0.83

Adur -1.23

Guardian graphic. Source: ONS