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| This summary table highlights key features that should guide you in the right direction for further research. | This summary table highlights key features that should guide you in the right direction for further research. | ||
| + | === Safety === | ||
| + | Many new people moving to the city are concerned with the reputation Glasgow has. The short answer is that all areas listed here are safe //unless// explicitly mentioned. | ||
| + | Glasgow rules apply: Don't be a prick and you'll likely be safe. | ||
| + | Outside of that normal city etiquette applies, and avoid parks at night, dark alleys, the usual stuff. | ||
| ===== Council Tax ===== | ===== Council Tax ===== | ||
| Council tax in Glasgow **includes** Water rates. If comparing to England, remember to add on local water charges. Full [[ https://www.glasgow.gov.uk/counciltax|valuations can be found here]] but has a guide the 2020 annual charges are: | Council tax in Glasgow **includes** Water rates. If comparing to England, remember to add on local water charges. Full [[ https://www.glasgow.gov.uk/counciltax|valuations can be found here]] but has a guide the 2020 annual charges are: | ||
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| All ratings are based on access to Bus, Subway and Train. | All ratings are based on access to Bus, Subway and Train. | ||
| Parking in Glasgow is generally terrible unless you head into the suburbs, so it's worth factoring this in. While a bit expensive, on the whole Glasgow has good public transport by UK standards. | Parking in Glasgow is generally terrible unless you head into the suburbs, so it's worth factoring this in. While a bit expensive, on the whole Glasgow has good public transport by UK standards. | ||
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| + | ===== Prices ===== | ||
| + | All figures below are given for a 2 bedroom flat. Clicking on the price should like to Rightmove which gives 2 bed flats listed in the last 14 days, so use that as a more accurate guide, and prices will vary heavily within each area too as they overlap. | ||
| ===== West End ===== | ===== West End ===== | ||
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| |Kelvinside|Students |Close to Botanics, usually a bit cheaper than the west end generally | Further from public transport and shops, but still walking distance. |Yellow| [[https://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-to-rent/find.html?locationIdentifier=REGION%5E65693&maxBedrooms=2&minBedrooms=2&propertyTypes=&maxDaysSinceAdded=14&includeLetAgreed=false&mustHave=&dontShow=&furnishTypes=&keywords=| £900]]| | |Kelvinside|Students |Close to Botanics, usually a bit cheaper than the west end generally | Further from public transport and shops, but still walking distance. |Yellow| [[https://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-to-rent/find.html?locationIdentifier=REGION%5E65693&maxBedrooms=2&minBedrooms=2&propertyTypes=&maxDaysSinceAdded=14&includeLetAgreed=false&mustHave=&dontShow=&furnishTypes=&keywords=| £900]]| | ||
| |Finnieston|Students|Loads of great food / bars. Close to the Clyde, SEC and train stations to get around | Busy / Noisy |Green |[[https://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-to-rent/find.html?locationIdentifier=REGION%5E65684&maxBedrooms=2&minBedrooms=2&propertyTypes=&maxDaysSinceAdded=14&includeLetAgreed=false&mustHave=&dontShow=&furnishTypes=&keywords= | £800 ]]| | |Finnieston|Students|Loads of great food / bars. Close to the Clyde, SEC and train stations to get around | Busy / Noisy |Green |[[https://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-to-rent/find.html?locationIdentifier=REGION%5E65684&maxBedrooms=2&minBedrooms=2&propertyTypes=&maxDaysSinceAdded=14&includeLetAgreed=false&mustHave=&dontShow=&furnishTypes=&keywords= | £800 ]]| | ||
| - | |Woodlands|Students | Cheap, plenty of bars in the area, great subway connections. |Common complaints about Mice |Green| £700| | + | |Woodlands|Students | Cheap, plenty of bars in the area, great subway connections. |Common complaints about Mice |Green|[[https://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-to-rent/find.html?minBedrooms=2&maxBedrooms=2&keywords=&sortType=6&viewType=LIST&channel=RENT&index=0&radius=0.0&maxDaysSinceAdded=14&locationIdentifier=USERDEFINEDAREA%5E%7B%22polylines%22%3A%22_h%7EsInoaYyb%40vu%40hKfQu%60%40aVeFuf%40dh%40ih%40dV%60%5E%22%7D |£800]]| |
| - | |Park Circus|Footballers, Wealth families | The most desirable part of Glasgow. Beautiful townhouses, amazing views and right next to the Kelvingrove Park |Residential, expensive| Yellow | £1300| | + | |Park Circus|Footballers, Wealth families | The most desirable part of Glasgow. Beautiful townhouses, amazing views and right next to the Kelvingrove Park |Residential, expensive| Yellow | [[ https://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-to-rent/find.html?minBedrooms=2&maxBedrooms=2&keywords=&sortType=6&viewType=LIST&channel=RENT&index=0&radius=0.0&maxDaysSinceAdded=14&locationIdentifier=USERDEFINEDAREA%5E%7B%22polylines%22%3A%22%7Bc_tIxjcY%7BBuPQwMrOaZnHxHRjh%40aN%7CEgFj%40%22%7D | £1,400]]| |
| + | |Thornwood / Broomhill|Families, Professionals | Slightly further West and a bit more residential than the areas near Byres road, but still within walking distance for the bustle. Good pubs. | Prices are creeping up, but minimal downsides. | Yellow | [[ https://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-to-rent/find.html?locationIdentifier=REGION%5E78048&maxBedrooms=2&minBedrooms=2&propertyTypes=&includeLetAgreed=false&mustHave=&dontShow=&furnishTypes=&keywords= | £900]]| | ||
| ===== Southside ===== | ===== Southside ===== | ||
| - | ^Area^Ideal For^Pros^Cons^2 Bed Flat Rent^ | + | ^Area^Ideal For^Pros^Cons^Public Transport^2 Bed Flat Rent^ |
| - | |Govanhill | Students, English People | Cheap, near to train stations and Queens Park | Debates between it being fine, a war zone, and too full of plummy English students. RTD | [[ https://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-to-rent/find.html?locationIdentifier=REGION%5E77987&maxBedrooms=2&minBedrooms=2&propertyTypes=&includeLetAgreed=false&mustHave=&dontShow=&furnishTypes=&keywords=| £600]]| | + | |Govanhill | Students, English People | Cheap, near to train stations and Queens Park | Debates between it being fine, a war zone, and too full of plummy English students. | | [[ https://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-to-rent/find.html?locationIdentifier=REGION%5E77987&maxBedrooms=2&minBedrooms=2&propertyTypes=&includeLetAgreed=false&mustHave=&dontShow=&furnishTypes=&keywords=| £600]]| |
| - | |Strathbungo|Professionals, Families| ??? | ??? | [[ | £700]]| | + | |Strathbungo|Professionals, Families| Very desirable area, lots going on with shops and good community | More expensive than other areas |Green | [[ | £700]]| |
| - | |Shawlands|Professionals, Families| ??? | ??? | [[ | £700]]| | + | |Shawlands|Professionals, Families| ??? | ??? | | [[ | £700]]| |
| - | |Pollockshaws|Professionals, Families| ??? | ??? | [[ | £700]]| | + | |Pollockshaws|Professionals, Families| Desirable, leafy area | Not much going on, more residential | Green | [[ | £700]]| |
| - | |Mount Florida|Professionals, Families| ??? | ??? | [[ | £700]]| | + | |Mount Florida|Professionals, Families| ??? | ??? | | [[ | £700]]| |
| - | |Muirend |Professionals, Families| ??? | ??? | [[ | £700]]| | + | |Muirend |Professionals, Families| ??? | ??? | | [[ | £700]]| |
| - | |Cessnock / Ibrox| Families | Good access to West End / Central. Plenty of shops and takeaways | Busy when football is on, not the most glamorous area| [[ | £700]]| | + | |Cessnock / Ibrox| Professionals, Families | Good access to West End / Central. Plenty of shops and takeaways | Busy when football is on, not the most glamorous area| Green | [[https://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-to-rent/find.html?searchType=RENT&locationIdentifier=REGION%5E77995&insId=1&radius=0.0&minPrice=&maxPrice=&minBedrooms=2&maxBedrooms=2&displayPropertyType=&maxDaysSinceAdded=&sortByPriceDescending=&_includeLetAgreed=on&primaryDisplayPropertyType=&secondaryDisplayPropertyType=&oldDisplayPropertyType=&oldPrimaryDisplayPropertyType=&letType=&letFurnishType=&houseFlatShare= | £600]]| |
| - | |Ibrox|Professionals, Families| ??? | ??? | [[ | £700]]| | + | |
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