SINGLE people in Bromsgrove have the best banter in the UK, according to top dating site Elite Singles.

The company carried out an investigation of 26,000 Brits registered with the site to see how strongly they agreed with the statement 'I often make others laugh'.

These scores were then averaged out by area to determine the UK's most hilarious hub.

According to the results, Bromsgrove is the place to be for singles looking for a comedic courtship - or at least a date who thinks they're funny.

Bromsgrove beat Wilmslow in Cheshire to the top spot, and was joined in the top five l,ist by Brentwood, Westcliff-on-Sea and Cheadle in Manchester.

It also topped the list for the UK's wittiest women, but didn't make the cut for the nation's funniest men.

Elite Singles psychologist Salama Marine said: "Laughing together is probably the best sign of a healthy relationship for a couple. When two partners can laugh at themselves and they’re not afraid to be ridiculous around each other, it indicates a strong bond.

"Humour and self-mockery definitely help to forge happy memories and the ability to make each other giggle with just a glance creates a strong friendship between two people. This in turn is essential for a lasting relationship."