This year’s Happy at Home study, now in its 11th year, asked more than 21,000 people how they feel about where they live.
The results show that having a sense of belonging to your local area is the most important contributor towards happiness, along with having a strong sense of community, and polite and friendly residents.
Chichester ranked as the fourth-happiest place to live in Sussex. Regionally, West Sussex's only city ranks ninth for happiness while nationally it ranks 39th.
Following the result, the Observer has put together a list of what makes Chichester one of the happiest places to live.
Chichester ranked as the fourth-happiest place to live in Sussex. Regionally, West Sussex's only city ranks ninth for happiness while nationally it ranks 39th.
![Designed by Philip Powell and Hidalgo Moya, it was opened by its founder Leslie Evershed-Martin in 1962.
The inaugural Artistic Director was Sir Laurence Olivier, and it was at Chichester that the first National Theatre company was formed.
Residents are able to see thespians and aspiring stars alike with multiple productions and shows throughout the year.](https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmNkNWQ2MGNlLTViMzEtNDUwOS05Y2E1LTU5MTljYzM2YzFlODo5MGE0NTYyZi03ODJhLTQzMTgtODY1ZC0wODdmZDM4Y2Y2MDE=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
5. Chichester Festival Theatre
Designed by Philip Powell and Hidalgo Moya, it was opened by its founder Leslie Evershed-Martin in 1962. The inaugural Artistic Director was Sir Laurence Olivier, and it was at Chichester that the first National Theatre company was formed. Residents are able to see thespians and aspiring stars alike with multiple productions and shows throughout the year. Photo: Steve Robards
![West Wittering is around 20 minutes from the city centre and boasts a hugely popular beach where residents can soak up the sun close to their home.](https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjdmMTc4MzQzLTI5YTEtNDE3NC05OWVhLThlMzQ4ZDg5NjNkNTpjM2QyMzk3ZC03OGYyLTQ4MWUtYTQxMC01MmNkZTM0YzkzMDk=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
6. West Wittering Beach
West Wittering is around 20 minutes from the city centre and boasts a hugely popular beach where residents can soak up the sun close to their home. Photo: Steve Robards
![Chichester high street boasts numerous shops, from cafe's, restaurants and pubs.
Many local and independent businesses are also there for local residents to peruse including pop up shops in Crane Street.](https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmI5MThkYmNiLTFlNTEtNDQzMC04NTNiLTIyMWU3ZmRhODM2MTo4MGIyNTU2Mi05ODYwLTQ0OGUtYjRhYi0wMTZiZmUxMTM2OGE=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
7. Chichester High Street
Chichester high street boasts numerous shops, from cafe's, restaurants and pubs. Many local and independent businesses are also there for local residents to peruse including pop up shops in Crane Street. Photo: Steve Robards