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For the first time, the Communities and Local Government Department carried out a survey of people in England to see how satisfied they were with where they lived.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/2009/jun/23/richmond-on-thames-happy-survey

Te borough of Richmond was voted the best place to live by residents, due to its lowest crime rates, access to many parks, river, shopping and good train and tube links. 2nd was Chelsea, followed by Westminster and Wandsworth boroughs

In terms of property investment Richmond is also regarded as the strongest bet to buy property during the current recession in London followng a Times survey

http://property.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/property/buying_and_selling/article3369281.ece