Moving to the UK - What is a decent city to live in UK

Hello Everybody,

I am a 36Y old man married with 2 childeren, a Finance professional, I am planing to move from Belgium to UK to study, Work and live. My question is, What is a decent city to live in UK, where the economy is good, Job ooportunities, affordable cost of living, Safe,  friendly people, etc.

I don't think about London because it's very expensive, I have thought about Manchester!

Any suggestions which region, city could fine to settle?

 Thanks in Advance for your help

Cheers

Mostafa

Wow Mostafa, you don't want much do you? >>>>What is a decent city to live in UK, where the economy is good, Job opportunities, affordable cost of living, Safe,  friendly people, etc.

I don't think that place exists any longer, but wish you luck!

Everything is in proportionate, I realize no place so ever is 100% Perfect.

It's all about making a choice based on the best available information and priorities.

Thanks

Welcome Mostafa - you can buy my house if you want as it is for sale and near enough for you to commute to Birmingham! LOL

If I was you I would think about moving slightly out of the city you choose and commuting in. I personally would avoid London - as you say it is expensive but also such a large area. I find it a bit frightening.

We are suffering a terrible recession here at the moment so jobs are scarce especially in the West Midlands which has been hit very hard. However Birmingham is a much improved city and there has been alot of investment in the centre. There are some nice places to live around Manchester. My nephew loves Liverpool - he goes to university there and thinks it is a great area. Of course in every place there are good and bad places. Good luck!