Where to live in Britain

[attagirl]

Are there some areas of Britain that you just would not live, if so can you tell us where and why. I am very interested in knowing. thanks

[tygwyn]

Originally Posted by attagirl

Are there some areas of Britain that you just would not live, if so can you tell us where and why. I am very interested in knowing. thanks

Hi Attagirl

Although Britain is very small compared to other countries.......the cost of living around it varies greatly! Before you decide where abouts you'd like to live you'd really need to consider your budget and where work would be available to you.

Take care

Rach xxxx

[Peterc]

Hi there,
I live in London. To be honest I would stay away from most of the big cities inless you have an income that allows for you to be based in the rich areas in the cities.

You will find the 'industrial' or former towns / cities are really bad. UK is dealing with a surge of teenage gangs at the moment and there are loads of areas which should be avoided. Let me know which parts you are looking for and I will tell you what I know.

[smcquie]

Come north - Manchester rocks!! It's got all the great stuff that London has - but is much more compact.

[soon_to_be_halfBRIT]

Originally Posted by smcquie

Come north - Manchester rocks!! It's got all the great stuff that London has - but is much more compact.

In that case I would'nt go because when I went for my first time for my honeymoon, London was so compact, I got cloisterphobia. So, I'd hate to see Manchest. Stay away from the cities, stay away from Nottingham (its rated the highest crime rate in the UK) and stay away from Birmingham.

Its really simple, if you have a good deal of money, get yourself a small holds (that is what the Brits call a farm that you dont farm but grow your own vegies and stuff) down south. Or do like I did and live in the beautiful countrysides of Yorkshire! closer to the sea...not so far inland where its stuffy and stagnent. Remember, the climate change is affecting the UK too and they have not really been prepared for it, so you will not find the comforts of AC as often as you do back in the US. So, I suggest factoring in an AC and living closer to the coast if you can.

As far as London is concerned? I have had many offers to move and work there with great salleries, but you HAVE TO HAVE A HUGE sallery to live there!
And if you like a lot of very crowded hustle and bustle with
people bumping into you without saying excuse me than London is the place for you.

Otherwise go to the beautiful farmlands of Yorkshire, where life is old fashioned, laid back, and the people are friendly. And the cost of living can be so much more inexpensive if you play your cards right and do your homework.

[smcquie]

I think it depends what you want out of your lifestyle. If you're not looking for some nightlife and fantastic restaurants, then fine - head to the country (Yorkshire is beautiful by the way).
I think 'soon to be Half Brit' should go easy on those of us who want to live in a city though. It really is the nicest city I have been to over here - and for someone who has never even visited, perhaps he/she should reserve judgement.

[Penguins_Pet_Pumpkin]

I've run into one or two places here that I wouldn't necessarily recommend, but I think it's more a matter of personal taste than anything else.

I live in an area that has a reputation of being less than desirable, but I can't for the life of me figure out why. I'm from Seattle, and I find the entire Southeast absolutely wonderful.

[Destination Spain]

I am from Wiltshire not far from Stonehenge and though it is beautiful can be boring, I have been out of England 7 years but if I had to go back I would head for Bath. It is a special city and very laid back but trendy. Definately check it out......

Good luck.

[smcquie]

Originally Posted by Destination Spain

I am from Wiltshire not far from Stonehenge and though it is beautiful can be boring, I have been out of England 7 years but if I had to go back I would head for Bath. It is a special city and very laid back but trendy. Definately check it out......

Good luck.

Do you find property expensive in Bath? Never lived there, but it looks beautiful every time I visit!

[kyleishere]

I'm a fan of Yorkshire. Of course, there are some places in Yorkshire that I would not live. Any given area will have bad neighborhoods, where crime and poverty are higher.