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    The most depressive town in the UK

    Today, we’re diving into the surprising results of a recent poll that ranked the most depressive places to live in the UK. Brace yourselves, because the outcomes might just shock you.

    According to the iLiveHere website, which asked folks to dish out their thoughts on the most gloomy and uninspiring towns across Great Britain, we’ve got some real eye-openers.

    Coming in at number 5 is Tiverton, Devon. Despite its allure to tourists exploring the Devon countryside, locals seem to paint a different picture of this town.

    Next up, at number 4, we’ve got Alloa, Scotland. Known for its distilleries and breweries, you might want to skip this spot on your Scottish itinerary, at least according to the folks who call it home.

    Surprisingly, at number 3, we find Aberdeen, Scotland. Despite being the third biggest city in Scotland, it seems to have landed itself on this less-than-cheerful list.

    Taking the runner-up spot at number 2 is Peterborough, Cambridgeshire. Known as the UK’s cheapest commuter town, it held its ground on this list for years until a new contender emerged.

    And drumroll, please! Topping the charts as the most depressing place to live in the UK is none other than Falmouth, Cornwall. Despite its picturesque medieval streets and natural beauty, it seems there’s a darker side to life in this coastal town.

    Which town surprised you the most? Let us know in the comments below, and don’t forget to like and subscribe for more intriguing content like this!

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    35 Comments

    10. @ICookYouRepeat on

      I live around Cornwall- Falmouth is a lie… it’s beautiful and has lots to see. This is either the presenter making a joke or false information, or locals voting to keep tourists away.

    15. @mariawilson2004 on

      I left Cambridge in 1988 but recently had to go back and spend some time there. I was shocked at how it has deteriorated and become the most deprived, dirty and depressing place I have ever been to. The money is all in the private land owned by the universities and so Cambridge wanting to move with the times opens up stores and shops but give them the smallest space. The roads and car parks are full of holes. The grass edges are ruined by cars parked. People have flocked there thinking it the place to be but it is overpriced and if you just live there, there is nothing for you. If you have connections to the university you will survive. It has always been the town and the gown and it remains so. I feel sad for my relatives who still live in the area. They can no longer live in Cambridge as priced out. I am so glad I left when I did. Cambridge is not the place to live and bring up a family sadly in my opinion.

    21. @kimwarfield1587 on

      First, it says 20 of the worst places to live. Second, if you are depressed you probably aren’t going to be voting on some website. Third, he just gave the top five, and asked which ones would you have on the list.

      Do you really think it’s going to be accurate? Learn to listen better people.

    23. @miguelmaggessi7370 on

      it could be shocking when you see some touristing places being considered as depressing by the locals, but it isn't just in UK. I live in a touristic, chill and quite secure town for our standards near Rio de Janeiro. Many people in Rio wants to move to here, but me and many locals find this place completely depressing, especially the young ones. Some of these places are more suited for retired people.

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