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> Outside of metro areas

I guess this is key. Most places in the UK aren't that far from a town.

Does "metro area" have a precise definition? Would an small to medium UK town count?

In this context it's about mass public transit options and walking distance between a safe residence and wherever "downtown" is. Eugene and adjacent Springfield combine for a population of ~220,000 over ~88 square kilometers with limited late night transportation options other than sketchy and unreliable taxis.

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