Mark Twain famously once described London as 'fifty villages massed solidly together'. Indeed, across the city, there are are dozens of little pockets that wouldn't feel out of place far out in the countryside. They're full of independent shops and caffs, they're surrounded by greenery and they all have their own distinct sense of community. Combine all of that with easy access to the exciting bustle of central London and those pockets are some of London's most desirable places to live.
Medellín, known as the 'City of Eternal Spring,' boasts a remarkable 92 percent satisfaction rate from locals regarding its green spaces, according to a recent global survey.
Barking and Dagenham ranked lowest in London for happiness based on Rightmove's study, but it offers attractions that highlight the borough's rich history and green spaces.
For most of the last 10 years Finsbury Circus Gardens has been closed to the public while it was used by Crossrail to build the nearby Liverpool Street Elizabeth Line station.
