Which type
In my local club, the choice is C152 v C172 - alright if you like boring spam-cans
Not a lot to choose between them but for post-PPL the C172 is the better option.
Personally, I prefer the PA28/Robin route, but there are fewer Robins in the UK. The position of the door is a pain, but you aren't going to get out anyway...........
For me, the high-wings are claustrophic, and the low-wing spam cans boring, but, as a newbie, you'll learn that later
I'd recommend, as stated elsewhere, invest in a couple of lessons at different schools and using different types to see which suits you best - your PPL career is dependent on the best school for you, your post PPL career is down to you