Manchester tops the list as the safest area for families to live in, with low crime rates, high streetlight expenditure and a large number of fire stations close to residential areas.
Planning to relocate? New data conducted by Homeedit.com analysed crime rates per 1,000 residents, high flood risk, low flood risk, the number of buildings covered by fire stations, number of buildings covered by hospitals, and streetlight expenditure. From cities to suburbs, these are the places to consider when making a move.
While Manchester scooped first place, East Riding of Yorkshire followed closely behind with a safety score of 80 out of 100. Alongside Manchester, this beautiful district also scores well for streetlight expenditure and low levels of crime. In third and fourth spots, respectively, came Stockport (79) and Trafford (77).
On the other hand, researchers also analysed the least safest places to live. Some of the areas house hunters might want to avoid include Harlow (with a low score of just 17), Wyre Forest (19) and Pendle (21).
"When it comes to buying a new home, location is a huge consideration. Not just for criteria like transport links, local schools and amenities, but also how safe the area is, whether there's much crime, or if the area is prone to severe weather events such as flooding," say Homeedit.com.
Take a look at the full results below...
12 safest areas to live in the UK
- Manchester (85 safety score)
- East Riding of Yorkshire (80)
- Stockport (79)
- Trafford (77)
- Barnet London Borough (75)
- Cornwall (75)
- Wigan (74)
- Birmingham (73)
- Coventry (73)
- City of Bristol (72)
- Bury (72)
- Croydon London Borough (72)
12 least safest areas to live in the UK
- Harlow (17 safety score)
- Wyre Forest (19)
- Pendle (21)
- Hyndburn (21)
- Gravesham (26)
- North West Leicestershire (26)
- Brentwood (26)
- Cambridge (27)
- Worcester (27)
- Hertsmere (28)
- North East Derbyshire (28)
- Spelthorne (28)
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Lisa Joyner is the Deputy Daily Editor at House Beautiful UK and Country Living UK, where she's busy writing about home and interiors, gardening, dog breeds, pets, health and wellbeing, countryside news, small space inspiration, and the hottest properties on the market. Previously, she has written for Conde Nast Traveller, House & Garden and Marie Claire magazine. Lisa studied at University For The Creative Arts, where she completed a BA in Fashion Journalism.
