Warrington named as one of the most stressful towns to live in

It has been ranked 23rd on a list of the most stressed cities or towns.

The list was compiled by Deskup who look at various traits that either might make a person feel stressed or relate to stress, with factors such as health issues, anxiety levels, percentage of physical inactivity, drug misuse and crime rates among others, all taken into consideration.

Other factors measured include the percentage of smokers, divorce rates and access to green spaces.

Warrington received a stress score of 47.71.

At the top of the list was York which was named as the most stressed town or city to live in. It received a stress score of 55.35.

In at second place was Cambridge with a score of 53.78, followed by Stafford in third place with a stress score of 53.59.

Meanwhile Doncaster earned the lowest stress score of all cities and towns in England at 33.63.

This was followed by Walsall and Rochdale with scores of 33.93 and 34.14.

A spokesperson from Deskup commented on the findings: “Modern life has become fast-paced, expensive and often complicated, all of which contribute to added stressors that can negatively affect both our mental and physical well-being. Studies indicate that heightened stress levels often lead individuals to engage in unhealthy habits such as smoking, drinking, and neglecting self-care. It is imperative to effectively address and manage stress to enhance our overall quality of life.

“The research shows a clear correlation of how location, job and personal health can impact mental and physical health. It's crucial to have support systems in place. Local authorities, employers, and society need to keep on fostering open discussions about mental health to alleviate this burden.”