Scunthorpe, United Kingdom

Capital City

With a population of just under 80,000, Scunthorpe is a gritty industrial town that makes no pretensions about its rough-edged character. The legacy of its steel industry looms large, with the crest of a blast furnace adorning the local coat of arms. While the town has seen its fair share of economic upheaval, the bureaucracy of local government is a persistent headache - the Scunthorpe area is split across multiple councils and wards. Those willing to look past the occasional earthquake tremor and embrace the town's no-frills charm may find Scunthorpe a suitable home, but it's certainly not for the faint of heart.