The 9 most family-friendly cities in the UK, including one with perfect score

Cities across the UK were rated for numerous criteria, including schools, green spaces, crime rates, air quality and childcare and housing costs to determine their ranking.

According to the new study by Kaybridge Residential, Glasgow is the best place in the UK for families to live, with an overall score of 100 out of 100.

It scored particularly well for affordability, with an average house price of £157,900 and a monthly childcare cost of £867.

Glasgow was also rated particularly highly for green spaces, achieving the joint highest green spaces index score, of 1.18, and for air quality.

Kevin Barzegar, founder and CEO of Kaybridge Residential, said: “Glasgow proves that you don't need to spend a fortune to give your family a great quality of life.

“Affordable housing combined with good schools, safe streets, and clean air makes it an attractive option for families planning their next move.”

Aberdeen was second in the table, while York is the third best city in the UK in which to raise a family, according to the findings.

London is the UK’s worst city in which to raise a family, the study found, with a score of 0, followed by Manchester (31.92) and Birmingham (31.94).

Leeds (6th), Nottingham (8th) and Belfast (9th) were also in the bottom 10.

The study rated 21 major UK cities for eight different criteria. Those scores were then weighted based on their importance to family life, to give an overall family-friendliness tally.

Below are the 9 best cities in the UK in which to raise a family, according to the study, listed in reverse order.

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