Favourite place to live in the UK?

[ktmoir]

Hi,

I moved over to the UK at the start of january and traveled around for awhile visiting family before settling in Edinburgh to live and work for a few months. I really liked Edinburgh and scotland, but decided to go traveling around europe for the month of august.

I am now wanting to move back to the UK to start looking for work again, but I am not sure where to go. I have a british passport and national insurance number so that isn't a problem, I just literally can't decide where to go.

I don't really want to go to London as it seems that's where every Australian goes when they come over here

I've been told belfast, cardiff, manchester, glasgow, leeds, liverpool are all nice.

I need to be somewhere where I can get a job, rent isn't too expensive, good nightlife, and stuff to get involved in.

Any suggestions welcome

[KrisUK]

Hiya!

I would move right back, where you come from, but it's me

Stay away from Slough in Berkshire and generally the M4 motorway corridor. Wages just about like anywhere else (but in London), but living much more expensive.

I am myself going to move somewhere north next year, possibly Edinburgh, which is supposedly beautiful.

I hope it helps

[Ico]

What didn't work with Edinburgh? That's where I originally came from and after almost 30 years in Italy (which is becoming a mess) I was thinking of moving back there. I do visit about once a year when I can, and it isn't what it used to be, but I thought you could get the perks of a capital at Scottish prices??? Your opinion interests me very much! Thanks

Originally Posted by ktmoir

Hi,

I moved over to the UK at the start of january and traveled around for awhile visiting family before settling in Edinburgh to live and work for a few months. I really liked Edinburgh and scotland, but decided to go traveling around europe for the month of august.

I am now wanting to move back to the UK to start looking for work again, but I am not sure where to go. I have a british passport and national insurance number so that isn't a problem, I just literally can't decide where to go.

I don't really want to go to London as it seems that's where every Australian goes when they come over here

I've been told belfast, cardiff, manchester, glasgow, leeds, liverpool are all nice.

I need to be somewhere where I can get a job, rent isn't too expensive, good nightlife, and stuff to get involved in.

Any suggestions welcome

[ktmoir]

Originally Posted by Ico

What didn't work with Edinburgh? That's where I originally came from and after almost 30 years in Italy (which is becoming a mess) I was thinking of moving back there. I do visit about once a year when I can, and it isn't what it used to be, but I thought you could get the perks of a capital at Scottish prices??? Your opinion interests me very much! Thanks

oh, don't worry, there's nothing wrong with Edinburgh, I loved it!! I mean, the roadworks for the tram means it doesn't look as nice as it could and the bus stops get moved around a bit, but apart from that, it's still great! I left because I got injured while at the running of the bulls festival in spain (long story) so had to quit my job and just decided to go traveling, nothing to do with Edinburgh

[fiona705]

All depends if you want a city /town or country life.
Norwich in Norfolk is an ok place to live. Cambridge & area is not too bad - close enough to London if you feel the urge to go!

[Ico]

Hi all, what would anyone suggest on green belts around Edinburgh, with kids to get to school and a job in town? How much would the climate make commuting a hassle? Crime? Housing? Decent food? Thanks...

[Pesky Wesky]

Originally Posted by fiona705

All depends if you want a city /town or country life.
Norwich in Norfolk is an ok place to live. Cambridge & area is not too bad - close enough to London if you feel the urge to go!

I lived in Norwich a long time ago when I was at university and loved it. It has it's old part, it has a good cultural scene because amongst other things there is a lot of student life, nice countryside around not too far from London...

[franklymydear]

Hi, you don't say what you do, but if you can work anywhere, why not have a few months more in Scotland and then test out England, Ireland and Wales? Depending on the weather, you might find employment prospects in Aviemore. There's always Aberdeen or Inverness. Glasgow's a great city.

Newcastle is a vibrant, happening city; the Lake District is well worth exploring ... York, Cambridge, Oxford, Bath, .... Cardiff, Swansea ...

Best
M

[tracya]

nobody wants to move to birmingham??? it's not as bad as they say....really!

[rosszero]

Favourite place to live? Devon! Not overly busy and close to many beaches, though with it's quieter setting comes not as good wages, but then, not £5 pints either like in London!