I currently live in my hometown just outside of London. It's the only place I've ever lived, but all of my school friends and university friends have moved on. I'm single and don't have much of a social life. It's just my parents who are here. I work fully remotely. I'm still saving to buy my first property, but even a one bedroom studio is barely affordable for me (£190k+).
I was chatting to someone recently and they said if they were in my boots they would move away and have a fresh start. I get what they mean. I think in a fresh city I would feel more inclined to make an effort to build a life.
So I thought I'd ask on here. If you were in my situation, where would you move? It's just me and my dog. I don't like clubbing or bars. I like being near nature while still having conveniences near by. If money wasn't an option I'd lean towards places like Winchester, the New Forest and Bath. But they're all (understandably) expensive. Sometimes I fantasise about the depths of Cornwall or up in the Scottish highlands...