Openness - To what extent you are receptive to novel ideas, creative experiences and different values

Openness appeared mainly in metropolitan areas, with London, Oxford, Cambridge, Brighton, Bristol, Manchester and Glasgow, but also in parts of Wales, indicating that a disproportion number of residents of these areas were creative, unconventional, and curious.

Conscientiousness - To what extent you are organised and exhibit self-control

The most conscientious regions were in Southern England, pockets of the Midlands, and the Scottish Highlands, suggesting that large proportions of residents of these areas were self-disciplined, cautious, and compliant.

Extroversion - To what extent you are inclined to experience positive emotions and how attracted you are to social, stimulating experiences

High levels of extraversion were concentrated in London as well as Manchester and pockets of the South and South East of England, Yorkshire and Scotland.

Agreeableness - To what extent you are concerned about the feelings of others and how easily you form bonds with people

The most agreeable regions were to be found throughout Scotland, as well as in the North, South West and East of England, suggesting that disproportionate numbers of residents of these areas were friendly, trusting, and kind.

Neuroticism - To what extent you react to perceived threats and stressful situations

People were more likely to be emotionally stable in the South West and much of Southern England, as well as across most of Scotland, suggesting that residents of these areas tend to be calm, relaxed, and happy.

(Source: BBC and phys.org)

From irritable Londoners to rebellious Northerners, take a look at Britain's regional personality map