Unfriendliest areas in the UK revealed – how does your area rank?
THE most unfriendliest areas in the UK have been revealed – this is where your area ranks.
New data has found the majority of Brits wish they had more friends and are uncomfortable with the size of their circle.
According to health, wealth and happiness research carried out by Life Search insurance, many people found it difficult to form relationships based on where they live.
The south east of England had the highest percentage of residents who found it tough to make friends – with nearly half of the local population feeling the struggle at 48 per cent.
In joint second was Yorkshire and Humberside and Wales where 45 per cent of people find it hard to make friendly connections.
East Midlands was the third unfriendliest area with 42 per cent admitting it’s tough shortly followed by the West Mids and Scotland at 41 per cent.
Meanwhile, the north east of England has been ranked the friendliest place to live.
With only 36 per cent of residents finding it difficult to make new friends, it suggests those living there are most welcoming.
As 62 per cent of women who took part admitted they don’t see their friends as much as they would like, 53 per cent of men agreed.
However, 28 per cent of people between the ages of 18 and 34 said they prioritise seeing their pals over seeing family.
It comes after Enniskillen in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland, was previously ranked one of the most friendly spots in the British Isles.
Locals said there’s nowhere else they’d rather live – thanks to the friendliness of residents.
In the latest study, Northern Ireland only had 40 per cent of people admit to struggling.