The Best of the Best Places to Move to……. FOR YOU!

This week’s home moving blog explores the best places to move to in the UK for YOU.

Not the prettiest town, or the town that is happiest for ‘other people’, but a place that will be best for your lifestyle or hobby, and considerations for a new place to live that are important to you or your family.

Each listing below is gathered from recent data produced by reputable sources and the links to even more options of places to move to are often available within those studies.

So whatever you are searching for in your new hometown, we have gathered together the latest information on things that are important to YOU when looking for a new town in which to live.

Which are the Best Places for Cyclists to Live in the UK?

#1 London

You may also like to read: The Ultimate Guide to Moving to London in which we explore each area of London to give you inspiration for your next home.

#2 Bristol

You may also like to read: The Ultimate Guide to Moving to Bristol. In this guide, we share the best places to live in Bristol as well as average property prices and essential information for anybody thinking of moving to Bristol.

#3 Manchester

You may also like to read: The Ultimate Guide to Moving to Manchester. From average property prices to area guides, the job market to the safest areas to live, if you are thinking of moving to Manchester then this guide is invaluable.

#4 Nottingham

You may also like to read: The Ultimate Guide to Moving to Nottingham. From the cost of living to the best parts of Nottingham in which to live, this is essential reading for anybody thinking of moving to Nottingham.

#5 Newcastle

You may also like to read: The Ultimate Guide to Moving to Newcastle. Whether moving to Newcastle as a student or with family, you will find lots of useful information in this guide to moving to Newcastle.

#6 Birmingham

You may also like to read: The Ultimate Guide to Moving to Birmingham. From area guides to property prices, and the cost of living to the best restaurants, this guide to moving to Birmingham has plenty of information for people moving there.

Based on data captured by Heald and published at www.londondaily.news

As a cyclist, there are many factors that may influence your choice of where to move to depending upon whether you are a recreational or commuting cyclist, or both.

As a commuter you will want to know about safe roads, cycle lanes, and how secure your bike will be if you have to leave it all day.

What makes these cities stand out is that they all have a great cycle network and long-term transport planning geared towards cyclists, whilst having a good number of cycling-orientated stores and plenty of bike parking.

Recreational cyclists may be looking for a mix of hilly, flat, traffic-free, or family-friendly places to enjoy their free time.

Sustrans https://www.sustrans.org.uk/map-ncn has a nationwide network of mainly traffic-free routes that connect villages and towns all across the UK.

Our National Parks https://nationalparks.uk/students/whatisanationalpark/maps also offer great recreational cycling with the Monsal Trail in the Peak District, Newry Canal in County Armagh, the Mawddach Trail in North Wales, and the Union Canal in Edinburgh all offering great trails.

For the more adventurous who seek the thrill of mountain biking Thetford Park in Norfolk or heading to Jacobs Ladder in the peak district may great areas for your ideal new home.

Which are the Best Cities for Walking to Work?

#1 Edinburgh

You may also like to read: The Ultimate Guide to Moving to Edinburgh. Find out all you need to know about moving to and living in Edinburgh.

#2 York

You may also like to read: The Pros and Cons of Moving to Yorkshire. In this guide, we look at the pros and cons of moving to all the major towns and cities in Yorkshire.

#3 Bristol

You may also like to read: The Pros and Cons of Moving to The Southwest. In this guide, we look at the pros and cons of moving to major towns and cities in the Southwest of England.

#4 Newcastle

You may also like to read: The Pros and Cons of Moving to the Northeast. In this guide, we explore the Northeast with pros and cons for each of the major towns and cities there.

#5 Cambridge

Based on research by Workthere, and published by www.hrnews.co.uk

Whether just out for an evening stroll, for a weekend ramble, or your commute to work is on foot, there are some great places to walk in the UK.

Or you may just want to know how accessible shops and recreational places are in a city, this study gives you some great suggestions of where to live to meet your walking aspirations.

Whilst walking is a great way of keeping fit it also helps you to bond with a new area.

Moving home has some surprising health benefits and may just be the kickstart you need to break bad habits and start new ones.

You may also like to read: What are the Health Benefits of Moving Home? In this guide, we look at the surprising health benefits, both physical and mental, of moving home.

Which are the 4 Most Dog-friendly Cities to Move to in the UK?

#1 Brighton

#2 Exeter

#3 Chester

#4 Bath & York

Based on research by www.animalfriends.co.uk

OK, so the section above could be of interest to you too, but there are other considerations for your best friend too like easy access to parks, dog-friendly cafes and pubs, or accessibility to the best vets.

This survey has looked at various criteria to find the most dog-friendly city in the UK.

You may also like to read: The Ultimate Guide to Moving to Brighton. From the cost of living comparisons to property prices, area guides to the best schools, this guide is invaluable for anybody thinking of moving to Brighton.

Where are the 5 Most Female-Friendly Cities to Live in the UK?

#1 East Dunbartonshire

#2 East Renfrewshire

#3 West Oxford

#4 West Berkshire

#5 South Oxfordshire

According to the BBC Radio 4 Womans Hour these are the top 5 places for women to live in the UK based on a number of factors including access to green spaces, happiness, well-being, and gender pay gap.

The full study with even more great cities for females to move to is available by clicking on the link above.

You may also like to read: The Ultimate Guide to Moving to Glasgow. In this guide, we share all the important information you need to make choosing where to live in Glasgow easier.

Which are the 5 Best Places to be Single in the UK?

#1 Liverpool

#2 Manchester

#3 Bristol

#4 Newcastle

#5 Brighton

Based on research by wildpacks and published by www.uk.style.yahoo.com  

If you are looking for love then Liverpool tops the charts and in this survey, you will find plenty more facts and figures to help you choose where to move when looking for a new partner.

You may also like to read: Moving to a New City Alone? Yes, You Can! In this guide, we share some tips to make moving to a new city as a single person so much easier.

Which are the 5 Best Cities to Raise a Family in the UK?

#1 Preston

#2 Oldham

#3 Worcester

#4 Southampton

#5 Hastings

Moneysupermarket has carried out a survey based on factors that are important to most families such as child care costs, child-friendly restaurants, employment, house prices, crime rates, school rankings, and green spaces, the top 5 ranked places for families to live in the UK are those we listed above.

You may also like to read: How to Choose Where to Live Next. In this guide, we suggest 12 things to take into consideration when choosing where to live next.

Lists of places to move to are obviously subjective but we hope you found some inspiration from the information we have researched for you here.

And don’t forget to visit our home moving blog where you will find guides to every part of the UK as well as many useful guides and money-saving tips for moving home.