Survival Strategies → Shelter → Location → Where in the UK?
So where are the best places for survival in the UK?
Population density in the UK with some possible survival areas highlighted
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Discussion
In 2022 the total population of the UK was around 67.5 million with an average population density 279 per sq.km. (Office for National
Statistics).
UK population and population density however, does vary considerably between country with England having the highest population, 57.1 million and the highest
population density, 438 per sq.km. This is an high density, and one of the highest in Western Europe.
If we consider that the best places to live, from a survival standpoint, are more issolated low population villages, there are obvious areas to avoid in the UK
and areas that appear to be much better.
Places to avoid - London and suburbs, major cities, such as Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester etc., major towns with populations over 20,000.
Best places - Small towns and villages in the Scotish Highlands, South Scotland, Northern Ireland (other than near Belfast), North England and
Lake District, North Yorkshire, North and Central Wales, and South West England.
ONS Population density Map
Using the ONS embedded population density map below you can check out the population density in the area you live in, then consider
your options.
References
Office for National Statistics, Population Estimates. See: https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/populationandmigration/populationestimates/bulletins/annualmidyearpopulationestimates/mid2022