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Do you prefer Birmingham or Manchester

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Clarro · 05/09/2024 11:34

DH and I are moving out of London.

We are considering both cities. Which city itself do you prefer?

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TheYearOfSmallThings · 05/09/2024 12:13

Manchester, but I've always been to Birmingham for boring work related reasons so that has probably coloured my judgement.

PurpleOliveCupboard · 05/09/2024 12:09

I've spent many years in both.
It depends what your requirements are and what you like doing?
Anything else to consider? Schools? Work?
And also budget as the best area in one will be nicer than the worst area in the other

BabstheBounder · 05/09/2024 12:06

I've never been to Birmingham but I have lived in Manchedter. Would still recommend Birmingham over Manchester.

Leeds is great though, if that is an option. If not, still anywhere other than Manchester.

focacciamuffin · 05/09/2024 12:04

Based on the lamentations of a family member who moved to Manchester a couple of years ago, Birmingham because apparently it never stops raining in Manchester.

AlecTrevelyan006 · 05/09/2024 12:01

Depends what you’re looking for. Also, do you mean city centre or suburbs? Do you need to go back to London, if so how often?

Oganesson118 · 05/09/2024 12:00

Birmingham

I went to uni in Manchester but it’s changed since then. The atmosphere is now quite unpleasant and I’ve never come across a city so up its own arse. When I visit, I usually am happy to leave whereas I love going to Birmingham.

Danikm151 · 05/09/2024 11:57

Don’t come to Brum- the council is skint so being a resident isn’t great at the moment!

Hoppinggreen · 05/09/2024 11:56

Manchester but probably because I know it better.
I also love Leeds

KellyJonesLeatherTrousers · 05/09/2024 11:56

I went to Uni in Birmingham and live in Manchester. They are both large vibrant cities. Totally depends on what you’re looking for, whether you want to be in the centre or outside, any particular interests, specific needs?

poetryandwine · 05/09/2024 11:55

I visit both.

Birmingham has more character, feels more lively, currently seems to be doing a better job of preserving its heritage and feels livelier.

Manchester currently seems to have better theatre, food and music.

But both statements are relative; neither is all-or-nothing.

MaybeImbad · 05/09/2024 11:36

Birmingham

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