I currently live in the US, but my wife and I are hoping to move to the UK, what are good cities to look at?
We're planning on saving money and then finding jobs. She is an accountant/auditor, and I will have my teaching degree by then. We want a nice area that is safe and offers quite a bit to do, but not one that you can't afford anything but a one bedroom flat. Something middle of the road cost-wise. Also, what kind of advice and fun things can you clue me in on, I've never even visited.
Other - United Kingdom - 19 Answers
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Answer 1 :
In all honesty, the UK is no good now. Schools are a disgrace, you wouldn't want to teach in them. There is no safe places anywhere, Terrorists are taking over, think it over carefully because the UK has gone to pot. And thats the truth.
Answer 2 :
come to Liverpool! people put it down but i absolutely love it. its far cheaper than the south of england, there's loads of city-life, but its also on the coast so has areas of national trust parks, its also pretty much in the middle of the uk and you can get anywhere from here so easily! it is the safest place i have honestly ever been. i feel totally comfortable walking around alone any time of the day here. obviously it has not so nice areas like every city, but they are easily avoided! anything questions feel free to contact me!
Answer 3 :
Good places near where i live= Canterbury, Maidstone, ashford (sometimes) Bad places = Folkestone ,Dover Some parts of Deal Whats ur teaching degree in cos my school Dover Grammar School for Boys is needing sum new ones! Also Don't listen to Raschalline she reads too much into THE DAILY MAIL, I am a pupil and my school is a very good school,no behavioral problams atall.
Answer 4 :
I've lived in the UK for 3 years now. Its a beautiful country, but honestly, don't bother unless you have a crapload of money. You wont be able to afford to live, otherwise. I love it and am settled here now, but thats mostly to do with the fact that my husband is British. Realistically, we are thinking about moving to the US because we simply cannot afford to do a lot of what we want, ie, owing a home...etc.
Answer 5 :
You should move to the countryside becuase you can get very low priced, good places somwhere like Suffolk(especailly Bury St. Edmunds, a very peaceful friendly place). London is the worst place you could live in right now. Pollution, crime, and very high priced places is what you'll get!
Answer 6 :
Solihull is really nice, near the big city of Birmingham with its jobs and amenities but not in it if you get what I mean. Excellent schools, well looked after roads, pretty parks, great shopping centre. However it is a bit expensive cost wise, you get what you pay for of course but there are some areas like Hobs Moat and Shirley, that are less expensive. or try a nicer area of Birmingham like Hall Green.
Answer 7 :
if you are looking for a smaller city near London but far enough away to enjoy a bit of the countryside too then St.Albans is the best place for you! 16 mins on the train into central London and situated North of London. The city is situated on the Roman city Verulanium and history is present all around the city. Despite high house prices in the area St.Albans has alot to offer everyone.
Answer 8 :
why the uk, mind you I have lived in Spain for the last three years and recently moved back, nothing like the uk, parts of it are beautiful. do you really want to live in a city, If you do, then you cant go wrong with HULL, proper name KINGSTON UPON HULL, it has culture, lots of old beautiful buildings and lots to do. unlike other citys in the uk and probably US the crime rate is really low, it makes the newspapers even if the local bus is going to stop going over the humber bridge. when you walk around Hull you feel really safe. if not a city then the east coast of england near Hull, (east riding of yorkshire) is really nice, but i might be predujice because I live there, happy searching, hope this helps
Answer 9 :
Bath in England is a nice town, it's got Roman baths and looks more olden than most other towns, also a lot of towns in south west England, like in Cornwall, Devon etc. Exeter is quite big and has a good town centre. So basically if I had my choice, if you want to live in a town or city and have a reasonable crime rate, I'd go for somewhere in South West England. Best of luck.
Answer 10 :
stay in the us its probably safer
Answer 11 :
In England - Bristol and certainly its outskirts are worth considering. Bristol is a vibrant city with large student population. Some areas are better/safer than others but there's lots to do in and around the area. What about Wales - a country in its own right. I live in a beautiful village in South Wales - around 35 minutes from Bristol to the east and the same to Cardiff to the west. Cardiff is the capital city of Wales and is cheaper to live in than Bristol. Again - some areas better than others. The Wales Tourist Board website www.visitwales.com is useful with ideas of places to visit and things to do. Certainly it'll give you a taste of what we can offer.
Answer 12 :
I agree with 'lizze G' Wales is a wonderful place to live. I used to live in a small village in the heart of the vale and it was probably, the best time of my life. It was great. Cardiff City is a beautiful place and so is Cardiff Bay, both have numerous attractions and it is not that expensive at all. One place that is worth a visit is the Red Dragon Centre in Cardiff Bay....fantastic! Wales.
Answer 13 :
hi try warrington in cheshire ,chapleford urban village new village being built on old america air base at burtnwood great area great schools great people ,close to both the cities of manchester of manchester and liverpool big shortage on teachers over here sankey high school is the best school here
Answer 14 :
Edinburgh is my favourite city - there is tonnes going on around town, with lots of great bars, resturants, attractions and shops. Its also quite a nice green city, with lots of open spaces, and its easy to access the beautiful countryside around about. Prices are quite high for property unfortunately, but if you were willing to live outside the centre, or in a village outside the city, then you can get something bigger for your money in a nice area!
Answer 15 :
move to ireland instead your money will go further thats what we found when we moved out of london to ireland anyway
Answer 16 :
If your wife wants an accounting job in a large accountancy firm its probably best to head for one of the major cities - Manchester, Birmingham, Nottingham, London, Bristol, Liverpool, Sheffield, Newcastle, Leeds etc, you as a teacher will probably be able to get as job in most places. It just depends what you're after - each city has its different charms: I guess you should research and visit all the ones you are considering before selecting somewhere permanent. Housing is going to be your major cost but outside of London you should be able to get somewhere reasonable (2/3 beds) for £500-1000 a month rent. As a teacher (if you're fully qualified and your qualification is recognised here) you would expect to be earning £20,000-£25,000 starting salary (+£4-5,000 more in London) and your wife as an accountant could expect to be earning £30,000+ (again assuming that her qualifications are recognised)
Answer 17 :
I suppose it really depends on where you want to live. Inner-city, and something out in the country. Scotland has a good mixture, Loch Lomond is less than an hour from the city centre. But, if you want to go on holiday transport links are much easier living near London You also might want to consider that the education system in England/Wales and in Scotland are quite different (but both are very different from the US system anyway) Also, London may get you higher wages, but the cost of living is much higher too.
Answer 18 :
I cant imagine why anyone from the USA would want to come here. This country has had it. I'd love to emigrate to the USA for the scenery, the space, the better standard of living, the choice of climate. Once you've seen San Francisco why on earth would you want to live anywhere else? The UK is overpriced and overcrowded, dirty streets full of rubbish. It's getting more dangerous every year. If you want to teach in a school, pick what we call a "public school" (which means that the parents have to pay a fee) because there is no discipline in state-run schools anymore and it is common for teachers to have nervous breakdowns. For comparison, the nearest thing to beautiful, exciting New York city is Croydon (and what a dump Croydon is!) and the nearest thing to Hawaii is Cornwall.
Answer 19 :
Scotland......Edinburgh and the Lothians. Crying out for teachers
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