TOP 3 CITIES TO FREELANCE IN THE UK

Whether you are a citizen or a visitor, freelancing provides great opportunities for everyone. According to a Simply Business article, there were more than 1.4 million freelancers in the United Kingdom in 2019, and due to covid-19 that number rapidly increased to over 2 million freelancers this year. The gig economy is growing due to perks like being your own boss, and choosing projects to work being preferred by the majority of people today, especially the millennials. If you are considering a career change then freelancing is the right work set-up for you. With the freedom and opportunities available, it might be hard to figure out where to start. 

Before choosing a place it is advisable to weigh the pros and cons first. That way, you will know what works best for you. Can you freelance from home? Is location that important? Yes! Because we want you to get the most out of the gig economy. 

If you are eager to make a change, we have listed some of the best ranked cities to support you in your freelancing career. So, which city in the UK makes the best home for freelancers?

The top 3 cities to work as a freelancer in the UK… 

Manchester

The northwestern city of Manchester is vibrant and is overflowing with opportunities. Many of the city’s networking events don’t take much effort to find and networking events are open to anyone that wishes to attend. The place also offers reasonable housing costs and plenty of WiFi hotspots in the bustling and engaging city centre.

Brighton & Hove

Has the highest number of start-ups per capita after London (5,105) according to The Daily Brit, which is an edge for freelancers to have easy access to companies they want to be part of.  Some great beaches, beautiful countryside and lively bars, clubs and restaurants it is a great place for work and play.

Edinburgh 

Edinburgh is a hub of a rich array of culture and history, aside from providing the main features of a major city, the modern development there supports the fast growth industries. In fact, compared with other major UK cities, Edinburgh has one of the lowest unemployment rates and has the highest count of high-skilled occupations.

If it is all about Location, Location, Location, do your research first and make sure that the place you set up your business in is suitable for both your work and your lifestyle. Work to Live, so you can enjoy the Gig economy even more.