Greater London is officially the UK's most clever county

Alright clever clogs! A new study has revealed that Londoners are the cleverest people in the country (as if we didn’t already know.)

World of Card Games used data from the Nobel Prize Organization, Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation, and the UK Office for National Statistics determine the UK's smartest counties.

Naturally, Greater London came top of the class with an overall ‘braininess’ score of 93.75 out of 100 - beating the boffins in Oxfordshire and Cambridgeshire.

The data found the capital has received 952 individual Nobel Prize nominations and 48 university nominations.

It also showed that 30.7% of students in London received A+ or higher in their A-levels in 2024. And a whopping 74.2% of Londoners have qualifications graded Level 4 or above.

Oxfordshire came in second with an overall intelligence score of 87.5, while Cambridgeshire (my home county) came in third with a score of 84.43.

They are of course home to the prestigious Oxbridge universities, which rank among the best in the world.

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Here’s a list of the 10 most intelligent counties in the UK:

1. Greater London

2. Oxfordshire

3. Cambridgeshire

4. Bristol

5. Greater Manchester

6. Hertfordshire

7. East Sussex

8. Merseyside

9. Kent

10. West Yorkshire

Holger Sindbaek, Founder of World of Card Games, commented: "This study highlights the diverse intellectual landscape across the United Kingdom. Each county's unique performance demonstrates its particular strengths in education, research, and innovation.

“The results show that fostering intellectual growth requires continuous effort and investment. While many counties excel in different areas, there's always room for improvement and specialization. It's fascinating to see how various factors contribute to a county's overall intellectual climate.

“Britain's strength lies in this diversity of approaches to education and innovation. Each county brings its own mix of ideas and strategies to the table. By learning from one another and utilizing these varied strengths, counties can contribute to a nationwide culture of innovation and problem-solving. This diversity is key to maintaining the UK's position as a global leader in intellectual achievement."