We live in the UK’s most MISERABLE town – people are nasty and there’s nothing to do… but here’s why we stay here
LOCALS living in the UK’s most miserable town say the people in the area are nasty and there’s nothing to do there – this is why they choose to stay.
Salford, in Greater Manchester, is home to the unhappiest families in the country, according to new research.
The study found some residents agreed there was nothing to do in the city, it’s lacking scenic gardens, has zero shops, not much affordable housing and everyone is unfriendly.
But many said they enjoy what the small city has to offer and will never move.
One thing people are arguing is actually on offer is the amount of outdoor space.
Salford is home to 60 parks and open spaces – dubbing it one of the greenest metropolitan areas in the UK.
Wendy Rogers, 65, who is born and bred, said there are plenty of parks to go on nice walks around and doesn’t see why people are complaining.
She told Manchester Evening News: “I love the area. I love the parks, I go when I’m down.”
Many were also quick to defend the amount of shopping centres that are on offer.
Shelia Brundrett, 81, said her absolute favourite thing about Salford is the shops.
Located just a short drive from the well-known Trafford Centre, there is plenty on offer for those wanting some retail therapy.
The pensioner said: “I like going around the shops, I end up buying loads.”
Those who have lived in the area for decades said locals are friendly and they’ve never had any problems.
Sport enthusiast also jumped to the city’s defence after the survey found there wasn’t anything nearby for them.
Some complained Manchester United and Manchester city’s grounds were too far out and left people in Salford with nothing.
However, they have nearby rugby teams Salford Red Devils and Sale Sharks as well as Lancashire Cricket Club and Salford City FC.
And Salford City Council bosses are still working to bring in more homes which will be affordable.
In March this year, they announced their plan was to build just over 5,000 new homes.
It’s not the only area which has received a bashing.
Colchester residents say it’s the most miserable place in Britain with it ranking bottom of the Office for National Statistics’s happiness league.
And Bradford, in West Yorkshire, was found to be just as bad because it gets the least amount of sunshine.
It was named the UK’s murkiest city.