Which cities in the UK and which neighbourhoods in the London area offer the lowest living expenses?
In London, the less expensive are also (by definition) the ones with the highest crime and social breakdown as few people want to live there by choice. Neighbourhoods such as Hounslow, Shooters Hill, Thamesmead and Mitcham. As a rule, some of the cheapest areas are in outer South East London as these are not served by the tube (underground) and therefore commuting into the City is more difficult making it less attractive for people in these areas. However, even the cheaper areas on London are expensive when compared to other towns outside London. The cheapest areas to live are the more depressed suburbs in the north of England, areas outside Liverpool (Bootle, Birkenhead, Walton, Speke, Prescot, Kirby) and Manchester (Moss Side, Salford etc). Also, some of the more depressed old textile towns in West Yorkshire are also cheap: parts of Bradford, Dewesbury, Leeds etc. All towns and cities have good and bad neighbourhoods, and you can find many exclusive suburbs in the North – so it is di
