Need help finding a place to live in England

[justk]

Hello,

I am an American who is about to relocate to the UK for a job. Given the choice I would love to live in London, but unfortunately it is too far from my office which will be located in Southampton. I am wondering if anyone can suggest areas near Southampton -within 35 or so miles (55 Km ) of Southampton for a 29 year old? Preferable somewhere that has sort of a big city feel with a night life.

Thanks for your help!!

[bushbaby_de]

Come to Reading :-)

[Tizzi24]

Having been born & bred in Portsmouth and now living in the north west, I think you would be better off by leaving that town out of the equation, there are only a couple of night clubs and there is always trouble being caused by yobs. Hardly any decent night life and not much for young people to do there. There are a lot of nice places outside Southampton - Basingstoke, Winchester etc. As already suggested, you would be better off renting somewhere for 3 months or so, to get a feel for the areas.