Petersfield has been named the happiest place to live in Hampshire.

The town topped the county's list of 70 happiest places, compiled by online store Furniturebox.

In second place in Hampshire was Southsea, Lymington was third, Winchester was fourth and Alresford was fifth.

The survey considered the beauty of surroundings, green spaces, provision of good state schools, affordable housing and access to quality pubs, restaurants, independent shops and cultural attractions.

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The town topped the county's list of 70 happiest places (Image: Google Street View) Furniturebox surveyed 5,000 people, with panels in each big city and county, including Hampshire.

Petersfield, located in the South Downs National Park, is known for its blend of history and modern amenities.

The town boasts outstanding schools like The Petersfield School and popular pubs such as The Square Brewery and The Half Moon.

A Furniturebox spokesperson said: "Petersfield is the happiest place to live in Hampshire. 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."

Furniturebox, founded by Monty George and Dan Beckles, is a leading UK furniture brand.

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