Finding the perfect place or community to call home is as important as living itself, everybody wants to live in a geographical location that can meet their needs when it comes to ease, peace and happiness in general. On this week’s issue, with the help of Numbeo and our editorial team, we present you with a list of the top 10 best places to live in the UK in 2021. As we’ve noticed, a lot of people are interested in knowing the best places to live in the United Kingdom in 2021 and we have taken our time to study and present you a proper list of the best cities and towns to live in the UK in 2021. This ranking is based on the quality of life; overall affordability, safety, health, climate, traffic, cost of living and pollution index.

List Of The Top 10 Best Places To Live In The UK 2021:

10. Swindon

Swindon is a huge town in Wiltshire, South West England. It is situated between Bristol, 35 miles toward the west, and Reading, a similar distance toward the east. The town is 71 miles west of London. A town with amazing views and a good employment rate is definitely deserving to be counted as one of the best places to live in the United Kindom 2021. Check the index ratings below

Purchasing Power Index 65.44 (Moderate)
Safety Index 50.99 (Moderate)
Health Care Index 59.03 (Moderate)
Climate Index 86.33 (Very High)
Cost of Living Index 71.93 Moderate
Property Price to Income Ratio 5.93 Low
Traffic Commute Time Index 34.50 Low
Pollution Index 46.55 Moderate

9. Leeds

Fun Facts: Leeds is one of the fastest-growing cities in the UK with a population of 700,000 as of 2021, It has an economy with large tourism, financial and commercial sectors. The city of Leeds has different views compared to the majority of the cities mentioned here, its got beautiful Sky Scrappers and amazing sights when it comes to modern structures which is not too common in U.K cities.

Purchasing Power Index 79.23 Moderate
Safety Index 57.29 Moderate
Health Care Index 82.58 Very High
Climate Index 84.59 Very High
Cost of Living Index 68.20 Moderate
Property Price to Income Ratio 10.52 Moderate
Traffic Commute Time Index 31.45 Low
Pollution Index 45.73 Moderate

8. Nottingham

Known for the ancient history and beautiful old buildings which travellers often mention a lot when asked to review. Nottingham seems to be a place where most inhabitants are proud of and with nonlocal college students often praising the city as one of the most affordable places to school in the UK. It has a very high climate index, very affordable property and rent rates and a good health index as of 2021.

Purchasing Power Index 75.63 Moderate
Safety Index 50.18 Moderate
Health Care Index 71.35 High
Climate Index 88.00 Very High
Cost of Living Index 72.15 Moderate
Property Price to Income Ratio 7.29 Low
Traffic Commute Time Index 28.22 Low
Pollution Index 44.94 Moderate

7. Leicester

Compared to the other cities Leicester is among the cities on this list with a higher population than the average city/town featured here. With a lot of love for football and entertainment, in general, this city is surely one of the most exciting, peaceful and affordable cities to live in the UK right now.

Purchasing Power Index 80.50 Moderate
Safety Index 56.94 Moderate
Health Care Index 72.12 High
Climate Index 88.28 Very High
Cost of Living Index 65.60 Moderate
Property Price to Income Ratio 6.90 Low
Traffic Commute Time Index 34.44 Low
Pollution Index 36.26 Low

6. Sunderland

It has been said Sunderland is one of the happiest places to live in the United Kingdom. With a higher percentage of satisfied and fulfilled inhabitants. This city has a very good climate index. Sunderland is also one of the most affordable cities in the UK as of 2021.

Safety Index 53.90 Moderate
Health Care Index 69.44 High
Climate Index 85.67 Very High
Property Price to Income Ratio 9.38 Moderate
Traffic Commute Time Index 15.00 Very Low
Pollution Index 36.21 Low
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5. York

Yet another ancient British city that is known for long-standing buildings and structures, such as a minster, castle and ancient city walls. The city of York has a very high safety index, peaceful and totally habitable for all types of people from anywhere in the world, the cost of living is moderate looking at the income ratio. And the traffic commute time is definitely good enough. See the index ratings below

Purchasing Power Index 64.19 Low
Safety Index 74.13 High
Health Care Index 76.49 High
Climate Index 84.90 Very High
Cost of Living Index 75.31 Moderate
Property Price to Income Ratio 9.45 Moderate
Traffic Commute Time Index 32.91 Low
Pollution Index 24.51 Low

4. Milton Keynes

The city with one of the highest climate indexes in the whole country as of 2021. Very good weather with a moderate affordability rating and a good healthcare system. Milton Keynes is definitely not very popular compared to the other mentions but it is often ranked as one of the most successful economies in the United Kingdom.

Purchasing Power Index 65.90 Moderate
Safety Index 50.27 Moderate
Health Care Index 74.39 High
Climate Index 92.71 Very High
Cost of Living Index 73.17 Moderate
Property Price to Income Ratio 11.64 Moderate
Traffic Commute Time Index 23.67 Very Low
Pollution Index 17.99 Very Low

3. Liverpool

Liverpool’s metropolitan area is the fifth-largest in the United Kingdom with a population of 2.24 million with an actual city population of over 500 thousand inhabitants. One of the top 5 most visited places in the United Kingdom. The high population has not affected Liverpool’s quality of life in any way, it has one of highest health care index ratings in the country, this is a city despite its popularity has maintained a high quality of life index year after year.

Purchasing Power Index 77.73 Moderate
Safety Index 55.09 Moderate
Health Care Index 85.71 Very High
Climate Index 90.87 Very High
Cost of Living Index 69.67 Moderate
Property Price to Income Ratio 9.00 Moderate
Traffic Commute Time Index 32.76 Low
Pollution Index 29.03 Low

2. Derby

This city may not be as popular or famous as some of the other cities mentioned on this list, it must be said the city is quite known for its affordability, with a very high quality of life index rating, this city is a jewel for people looking for great health care, great climatic condition and affordability in the United Kingdom.

Purchasing Power Index 100.93 High
Safety Index 55.66 Moderate
Health Care Index 75.69 High
Climate Index 88.79 Very High
Cost of Living Index 71.84 Moderate
Property Price to Income Ratio 8.75 Moderate
Traffic Commute Time Index 33.86 Low
Pollution Index 29.83 Low

1. Aberdeen

With a population of over 200,000, Aberdeen is, without doubt, one of the best places to live in the UK as of 2021. One of the cities on this list with very high index ratings overall. This city is the 3rd most populous city in Scotland and one of the most affordable too. Aberdeen has a lot of interesting sights, beautiful weather and very high quality of life index. The city has been known as the offshore oil capital of Europe for years, filled with amazing ports and a very good employment rate. Nubia Magazine ranks Aberdeen as the best place to live in the United Kingdom in 2021

Purchasing Power Index 94.05 Moderate
Safety Index 64.13 High
Health Care Index 83.51 Very High
Climate Index 82.55 Very High
Cost of Living Index 72.73 Moderate
Property Price to Income Ratio 7.08 Low
Traffic Commute Time Index 31.47 Low
Pollution Index 28.74 Low

Published: 23/05/2021