Asset finance lender Anglo Scottish has revealed the locations to rival London for employability and quality of life – and Manchester is ranked number one!
Researchers analysed 10 of the UK’s biggest cities across four key metrics: active job listings, median salaries, employment rates, and monthly living costs, combining them into an overall score to reveal the definitive top 10 alternatives to the capital for job hunters who are tired of the London grind.
With 6,002 active job listings and a median salary of £39,000, Manchester offers a genuinely compelling package for career-driven professionals.
Rent also averages £1,423 per month, saving workers £830 every month compared to London. Technology was found to be the city’s dominant hiring sector, cementing Manchester’s reputation as the UK’s foremost alternative tech hub.
Carl Johnson, Sales Director at Anglo Scottish, commented on the findings: “In financial services especially, the assumption that you need to be in London to build a serious career is being challenged every day. We’re seeing genuine investment in regional cities, with businesses recognising that the talent, infrastructure, and commercial opportunity outside the capital is stronger than it’s ever been. For professionals weighing up their options, the gap between London and the rest is narrowing fast – and depending on your personal circumstance, the numbers can already favour making the move.”
