Edinburgh named best city in the UK to live in…

Edinburgh named best city in the UK to live in according to new survey

Edinburgh residents will be delighted to hear that the capital has recently been voted the best place to live in the UK according to a new survey.

Research carried out by HomeViews asked over 36,000 people from across the nation to review places they have called their home and the outcome led to Edinburgh coming out on top, with Aberdeen also appearing in the top five.

Second on the list was Worcestershire, followed by Aberdeen in third, Bristol in fourth and Greater Manchester rounding up the top five. Other honourable mentions include North Yorkshire and Bedfordshire, as the Record reports.

Speaking about the research, co-founder and CEO of Homeviews, Rory Cramer, said: "Uncertainty about remote or office work, along with global unrest, the cost of living crisis and even climate change have all served to heighten the importance of choosing the right place to buy, rent or build.

"Here at HomeViews we've now expanded the reach of our verified resident reviews to cover the UK - over 36,000 in total. For the first time, we're able to collate our Location ratings and reviews to reveal what UK buyers and tenants are saying about where they live."

Edinburgh was given a 'location score' of 4,72 out of five, with Aberdeen tabling a score of 4.63. Factors including employment opportunities, house prices, shopping locations and student life all played a part in people choosing their ideal city. Edinburgh residents cited proximity to the centre, greenspaces, community feel and local amenities as reasons for high location ratings.

One reviewer called Tom, who lives at Moda, The McEwan, which is located in the heart of Fountainbridge, just a few minutes walk from Haymarket train station, said: "Location location location - fantastic place close to everything you would want living in a city like Edinburgh.

"Great restaurants and bars or pubs, nice safe area, no complaints from me, just love it. I just wish they would sell it to me rather than renting."

Public transport connections were praised by residents, while restaurants and shops were valued for their variety and close proximity. Accessible walking options were mentioned often, including the beach, canals and parks, while 80% of residents gave Edinburgh a Location rating of 5 out of 5.

At the opposite end of the scale, London was named the worst place to live in the UK.

The best places to live in the UK:

1. City of Edinburgh

2. Worcestershire

3. City of Aberdeen

4. Bristol Metropolitan Area

5. Greater Manchester

6. North Yorkshire

7. Bedfordshire

8. Merseyside

9. Norfolk

10. Leicestershire