The 10 best cities in the UK to raise a family
Choosing where you want to live can be dependent on various things, from house prices and bills, to local schools and attractions in the area. CIA Landlord has conducted a study to determine the best UK cities to raise a family, based on metrics such as number of attractions, number of local schools, rent, cost of childcare and monthly bills. Listed are the 10 cities which ranked the highest.
1. Belfast
Number of attractions: 219. Number of local schools: 206. Rent of a three bedroom apartment: £1,149.65. Cost of childcare per month: £781.38. Cost of monthly bills: £71.74 Photo: Shutterstock
2. Swansea
Number of attractions: 134. Number of local schools: 109. Rent of a three bedroom apartment: £791.67. Cost of childcare per month: £444.50 Cost of monthly bills: £149.38 Photo: Shutterstock
3. Carlisle
Number of attractions: 45. Number of local schools: 40. Rent of a three bedroom apartment: £548.75. Cost of childcare per month: £775.00 Cost of monthly bills: £136.67. Photo: Shutterstock
4. Chester
Number of attractions: 160. Number of local schools: 44. Rent of a three bedroom apartment: £933.33. Cost of childcare per month: £771.11. Cost of monthly bills: £135.46 Photo: Shutterstock
5. Dundee
Number of attractions: 102. Number of local schools: 55. Rent of a three bedroom apartment: £865.62. Cost of childcare per month: £806.25. Cost of monthly bills: £113.71 Photo: Shutterstock
6. Edinburgh
Number of attractions: 476. Number of local schools: 141. Rent of a three bedroom apartment: £1,517.68. Cost of childcare per month: £812.50. Cost of monthly bills: £143.85 Photo: Shutterstock