Woodbridge tops East Anglia happiness survey again

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 14 Nov, 08:31 · Archive

Woodbridge has been ranked the happiest place to live in East Anglia in Rightmove's latest survey.

Woodbridge, a historic market town on the River Deben, has been ranked the happiest place to live in East Anglia in Rightmove's annual Happy at Home survey. The town ranked fifth overall in the UK in 2025, down from the top spot it held in 2024. It is known for attractions including the Tide Mill and Shire Hall.

Local residents interviewed by reporters said they were happy with the ranking. Angus Montgomery, who has lived in the town for about ten years, said: 'I think the town has everything really. Nature's on your doorstep, you have got the river, which is incredible where you can go and do swimming and sailing.' He also praised its cultural scene, cinema and evening entertainment.

Cherle Ford, who moved to Woodbridge from east London after spending 20 years visiting on holidays, described the town as 'incredible'. She highlighted the people, riverside and abundance of shops. She noted the town's proximity to nearby places including Southwold, Aldeburgh and Felixstowe.

How it is being reported

• We visited Suffolk's happiest place where locals say ‘it has everything’Shoppers visiting Woodbridge reflect on why the town has topped another lifestyle surveyIpswich Star · 14 Nov, 08:00
• We visited Suffolk's happiest place where locals say ‘it has everything’Shoppers visiting Woodbridge reflect on why the town has topped another lifestyle surveyEast Anglian Daily Times · 14 Nov, 08:00

In this story: Woodbridge · East Anglia · Rightmove · River Deben · Angus Montgomery · Cherle Ford

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