The 18 UK cities ranked among Europe's 100 best - how they score for lovability, livability and prosperity

There’s one new entry from the UK in the latest annual Europe’s Best Cities rankings, produced by Resonance Consultancy, and several big risers.

The rankings are based on a variety of factors, from education and culture to industry and disposable household income.

Each city is given a rating for ‘livability’, ‘lovability’ and ‘prosperity’.

Livability takes into account the affordability of housing, air quality, healthcare and green spaces, among other things.

The lovability rating is based on criteria including the quality of nightlife, shopping, museums and restaurants.

And the prosperity ranking is calculated by considering factors such as the GDP per capita, the poverty rate and the proportion of residents with a university degree.

Below are all the UK cities included in the 2025 list of Europe’s Best Cities, compiled by Resonance Consultancy, which describes itself as a leading advisor in tourism, real estate and economic development.

The cities are listed in reverse order, with the livability, lovability and prosperity ranking for each included, along with where they placed in the 2024 list.

What do you think is the UK’s best city and why?

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