Cirencester has been named the third happiest place to live in Britain in Rightmove’s 15th annual Happy at Home Index. The Cotswolds market town was ninth in both 2024 and 2025, so this is a big jump.
Where Cirencester placed
Richmond upon Thames came first and Harrogate second. Cirencester is the top town in the South West on the list. Cheltenham came fifth in the region, at 30th across Britain.
Rightmove’s average asking price for a home in Cirencester is about £407,000, and the average monthly asking rent is about £1,630. The index is based on a survey of people emailed from Rightmove’s database, so it reflects what those who responded think of their area.
What to do in Cirencester
- The Parish Church of St John Baptist, which stands in the middle of town beside the market place.
- The regular farmers’ markets held in the market place.
- Independent shops in the old streets, including Octavia’s Bookshop.
- The Barn Theatre, for plays and shows.
- New Brewery Arts, which shows work by local makers.
- Corinium Museum, for the town’s history.
- Abbey Grounds Park and Cirencester Park, for walks.
Practical information
Check opening times for the museum, theatre and shops before you visit, as they can change over the winter.
