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Isles of Scilly Named England’s Friendliest Place in Index

8/18/2026

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The study named Isles of Scilly England's friendliest place in an index that ranked 296 authorities using survey data on neighbour interaction and participation.
South Hams, West Devon, Derbyshire Dales and Richmond upon Thames were areas, with Barking and Dagenham the least friendly.
The survey runs until end of August and will inform a report this year from Independent Commission on Community and Cohesion, co-chaired Sajid Javid and Jon Cruddas.

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Story summary

The study named Isles of Scilly England's friendliest place in an index that ranked 296 authorities using survey data on neighbour interaction and participation.
South Hams, West Devon, Derbyshire Dales and Richmond upon Thames were areas, with Barking and Dagenham the least friendly.
The survey runs until end of August and will inform a report this year from Independent Commission on Community and Cohesion, co-chaired Sajid Javid and Jon Cruddas.