You may want to settle down and start a family one day, but until then you probably want to make the most of your freedom.
That could mean partying the night away before your clubbing days are behind you and your weary body can no longer cope with the hangovers.
Or it might mean appreciating some fine art without a young tyke clinging to your leg and trying to drag you to the nearest playground.
We’ve compared cities around the UK, looking at those which are best for nightlife, according to Capital on Tap, but also boast excellent museums, galleries and historic landmarks to visit.
We’ve also taken into account the culinary scene, including the number of Michelin-starred or Michelin-recommended restaurants, plus the quality of the retail therapy, including independent shops.
And because you’ll want to have as much money as possible to spend making the most of your singledom, we’ve only included cities where the average monthly rent is below the UK-wide figure of £1,335.
Below is our pick of the best UK cities in which to live while enjoying the single life, based on all the above criteria.
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5. York - 2nd
York is one of the UK's most charming and historic cities, with attractions including the beautiful Clifford's Tower, the fascinating JORVIK Viking Centre and the Shambles, which is one of Europe's best-preserved medieval shopping streets. York also boasts a buzzing nightlife, with 1.6 clubs and 7.2 pubs and bars per 10,000 people, according to Capital on Tap, and an average score of 4.3/5 for its many after-dark venues. York's excellent selection of restaurants includes Fish & Forest, Legacy and Skosh. The average monthly rent in York is £1,122, according to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics, which is substantially below the UK average of £1,335. All these things combined make it the second best city in the UK for enjoying the single life. | Historic England Archive/Heritage Images via Getty Images Photo: Historic England Archive/Heritage Images via Getty Images
6. Norwich - 1st
Norwich is the fourth best city in the UK for its nightlife, according to Capital on Tap, with 0.5 clubs and 4.9 pubs and bars per 10,000 people, and an average score of 4.4/5 for its many drinking spots. It boasts some excellent restaurants too, including the Michelin-recommended establishments Benoli and Benedicts. Cultural highlights include the imposing Norwich Castle Museum & Art Gallery, and the striking Sainsbury Centre Art Gallery & Museum. Norwich city centre is also home to a range of fabulous independent shops. The average monthly rent in Norwich is £1,124, according to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics, which is well below the UK average of £1,335. All these things combined make it the best city in the UK for enjoying the single life. | Google Photo: Google