Oxford has been named as one of the "friendliest" UK university cities by a new study.

The research, conducted by Immerse Education, analysed data from 43 British universities.

Oxford came seventh, ranking highly for its quality of green space and its happiness rating, but had significantly fewer restaurants, cafes and pubs per 10,000 residents than all of the cities above it in the list.

St Andrews came out on top, having almost 68 food and drink establishments per 10,000 residents, more than double Oxford, which has just less than 29.

Bath ranked next, with the most museums and galleries in the top 10 and a strong safety index.

Durham was third due to its excellent green spaces and having the second-highest safety index, marking it as a very safe city.

The cities of Brighton and York followed to complete the top five.

Coventry was revealed to be the least friendly, with relatively few restaurants, cafes, and bars and a low safety index.

CEO at Immerse Education, Sean Stevens, said: "Choosing a university is a big decision - possibly one of the most significant in your life. That's why it's crucial to know where you're headed and what you'll be studying before you commit."

He encouraged students to be open-minded about their choice, visit the universities they are interested in, research and try a summer school.