Ever wondered where the happiest place to live in Cumbria is? Wonder no more.

Although we think Cumbria is an overall happy place, some places are deemed to be a bit more upbeat than others.

Furniturebox polled 5,000 people, with panels in each big city and county in the UK, including Cumbria.

Locations were ranked according to the beauty of the surroundings and green spaces, provision of good state schools and affordable housing, as well as access to quality pubs, restaurants, independent shops and cultural attractions.

But where took the happiest crown?

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According to Furniturebox, Keswick is the happiest place to live in Cumbria.

This may come as no surprise. Keswick is a market town in the northwest of the Lakes, overlooked by the peak Skiddaw and is immensely popular by both locals and tourists.

Keswick School is rated as outstanding by Ofsted and the town is also home to a plethora of charming pubs.

The Bank Tavern on Main Street and the Dog & Gun on Lake Road, for instance. 

Find out the full list of the UK’s 70 happiest places in Furniturebox’s guide.

A Furniturebox spokesperson said: “Keswick is the happiest place to live in Cumbria.

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“All 70 places on the list would have been worthy winners and show why the UK is such a wonderful place to live, loved by visitors from all over the world.

“Most of the locations in the top 70 are not the most affluent in their localities and have access to some affordable housing. The survey shows that the happiest places are not defined by wealth but by the quality of life within them.”

In second place in Cumbria was Coniston, Cartmel was third, Ambleside was fourth and Grasmere was fifth.