London is revealed as the luckiest city in the UK, with half of residents feeling fortunate

Forget the luck of the Irish - research has revealed it's Londoners who are most blessed with good fortune.

A poll of 2,000 adults explored lucky happenings from around the UK and found half of those in the capital consider themselves lucky.

Londoners have had five lucky events – like winning a competition or nabbing the last parking spot – happen to them in the last 12 months.

A third (27 per cent) of residents in the capital also revealed someone has done something for them that made their lives better, in the same period.

The research was commissioned by SPAR UK, which has launched its new Frozen Fortune competition where shoppers in England, Scotland and Wales can win four cash prizes of £10,000 as well as thousands of free products in-store.

At the other end of the scale, only 26 per cent of those in Leeds feel they are lucky, with the average resident experiencing just three fortunate moments in the last year.

Liverpudlians are most likely to be caught in the rain without an umbrella, while people in Cardiff suffer the most flat tyres on their cars.

It was also revealed that 13 per cent of Londoners have a good luck charm they carry with them for good fortune - with the most popular item being a personalised charm or locket.

Unsurprisingly those living in the expensive capital said that winning cash would lift their spirits this January (52 per cent) - as well as saving money (44 per cent) and bills going down (39 per cent)

Philippa Harrington at the community retailer, said: “It’s amazing to see how much positivity and joy a small stroke of luck can bring to people’s lives, especially at this time of year.”

“To reveal what cities consider themselves most fortunate is fascinating and it is really interesting to find out what good luck means to people.”

“Whether it is securing a prize or looking out for the things that make us smile, we know people are seeking something to lift their spirits this January.”

​​To be in with a chance to win cash prizes and free products with Frozen Fortune, shoppers can simply visit www.frozenfortune.co.uk and play the daily Ice Breaker game.

TOP 10 CITIES BASED ON HOW LUCKY THEY FEEL:

1. London

2. Bristol

3. Cardiff

4. Southampton

5. Newcastle

6. Manchester

7. Liverpool

8. Edinburgh

9. Birmingham

10. Leeds