Valentine's Day: 'More than half of Brighton is single'

Brighton and Hove ranked as a top city to be single this Valentine's Day <i>(Image: Zuzi Papcunova/ Argus Camera Club)</i>
Brighton and Hove ranked as a top city to be single this Valentine's Day (Image: Zuzi Papcunova/ Argus Camera Club)
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More than half of Brighton and Hove's population is currently single, according to one study.

The city was ranked ninth in terms of being one of the best places to live in the UK for singles this Valentine's Day.

The research, which was conducted by NoDepositRewards, revealed that  52 per cent of Brighton and Hove's population were single.

The research described the city as an "open-minded and LGBTQ+-friendly dating hub".

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Mason Jones, a data expert, said: “Brighton and Hove has long been known for its vibrant, open-minded, and inclusive community, and our study confirms that it’s also one of the best places for singles in the UK.

"With over half of the population currently unattached, the city offers an exciting dating scene.

"There are so many options, from nightlife, seaside strolls, or meeting like-minded people in one of Brighton’s many unique venues."

Cambridge was ranked as the top place to live as single, with a single population of 57 per cent, this was followed by Manchester, Oxford and Nottingham.

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