West London locals claim they live in 'Britain's unhappiest town'
Daily MailResidents in 'Britain's unhappiest town' say crime and gang activity has blighted their streets and keeps them from going out at night. A longtime Hillingdon resident is not surprised the suburb - where celebrities including James Cordon, Andy Serkis and Ronnie Wood come from - was named one of the worst places to live in the country, saying it's 'pretty rough' and filled with 'pickpockets, beggars and gangs'. The southwest London borough, home to both Sir David Attenborough and Britain's Got Talent 's Amanda Holden, scored points for its picturesque green spaces and strong sense of belonging. Sipping mulled wine from a stand in the nearby Christmas market, Carol, from Uxbridge, said: 'Look around you, it's a fantastic place to live. Mr Osborne, 76, who brought up his family in the town and whose children attended local schools, added: 'The community spirit is great here, you don't actually need to leave as it's all on your doorstep, including two excellent theatres.'
History of this topic
Britain's 'happiest and unhappiest towns' revealed: Interactive module shows where locals do (and DON'T) feel most pride in their community... so is YOURS on the list?
Daily Mail
We live in Britain's unhappiest town - it's rough and we won't go out at night: West London locals say gang crime is blighting their streets (but the UK's happiest town just 12 miles away say it's bet
Daily Mail
Do you live in the happiest place in Britain for 2019?
Daily MailDiscover Related
