Living in hawick mumsnet Peebles is more expensive, Selkirk and Hawick cheaper but more Hawick and Kelso probably out of range but grand places to live! Enjoy! Scottish Borders Council website has a lot of useful information here scotborders. it’s one of the most vegan friendly places I know of - Miss Green Fingers coffee shop and Vutie Beets in But you should avoid living outside the centre as the traffic is absolutely appalling. Also, as others have said, the traffic is awful. There are roads I wouldn't live on because of the smell. Good schools. I know how hard private renting is and how shitty some landlords can be. Then as the years passed, Mumsnet carries some affiliate marketing links, Recently I keep thinking about living there and wondering how it is in reality. Hereford is struggling a bit at the moment with quite a few shops closing, but in general it's ok and has the usual stuff, but for more exotic shopping you'd need to go to Cheltenham/Shrewsbury etc. I gather Winchester is lovely but expensive and was wondering what the villages and smaller towns around Eastleigh / Winchester are like? I have family from the area. Burnham near Slough? Check out the primary schools and live in catchment or make sure you meet the entry criteria for the C of E school if you prefer that. Newnham Croft is, I lived there for 15 years and raised my now 19 and 6 year old there until we had enough and moved to Buckingham. For a couple of years before that, the routine in the evening was that he’d hang out downstairs in the living room and I’d retreat up to the bedroom and hang out under the duvet. I’d second what everyone else is saying - if budget allows, Lower Parkstone, Whitecliff, Lilliput or Ashley are nice, and if that’s a little too expensive Branksome is nearby and ok, and so is We live in London and I like the idea of moving out - esp for raising children. I have plenty of friends who live in Cawston and they all seem very happy. Newport is lovely, as is Narberth. Living in Hawick: A Guide to Renting in Scottish Borders Hawick, Scottish Borders is a charming town that offers a perfect blend of rural living and modern amenities. Play today's But it still has Tenants living there. For those in the know, what's it like living in My main objection to living in HGS though is that you’d have to travel for absolutely everything. I want to live by the coast, preferbly able to walk to beach, budget about £375k maximum I need to be close to shops bus routes and GP Surgery. I live in New Milton. I quite liked living there - fabulous beaches, easy access to great countryside, long summer evenings because the sun sets so late, red squirrels edging into the fringes of the city. The traffic is increasingly bad and the town centre is pretty poor these days. Alcaidesa and San Margarita are popular and not too dear but don't have shops both around 15/20mins drive. You have the moors, the estuary, beaches, cities, Cornwall all within an hours drive. ~ every small town and village in Scotlandperhaps ever. We are considering buying a house in Greenwich because we can't really afford to buy where we currently live in West London. org. Moving to London? Want area / restaurant / shopping recommendations within Greater London? Find all this and more in our London forum. I could live collectively with women but not with men. Mumsnet carries some affiliate marketing links, so if you buy something through our posts, we may get a small share of the sale (more details here) I wouldn’t want to live in Ipswich. I grew up in Morpeth , the schools are brilliant and there's good transport links to Newcastle as well. Littlehampton looks nice on paper, but I'd love to hear from people who live there. In some ways it reminds me of Inverness Mumsnet carries some affiliate marketing links, so if you buy something through our posts, we may get a small share of the sale I'm curious about second and third year accommodation. I live in Beckenham, have lived here for about 13 years. We currently live in Leeds wondered what Scarborough & Bridlington were like to live rather than as a day trip. There is nothing in the surrounding areas, high proportion of unemployment, crime, anti The Borders are lovely, we lived in a wee village not far from Melrose for a couple of years while I was working in Tweedbank then we moved to the Highlands. If you live in Spain La Linea is the border town so could walk to work but it's a bit run down. I don't live in Whitehaven although my in laws do and they love it. I think some live in Coventry and some in Leamington Spa, and my question is - why do people live in Leamington? Coventry looks much closer and must surely have more amenities / nightlife etc. Looking for advice on where to live please. One issue is that we currently live in what we would describe as our dream home which includes the most beautiful and dramatic view of the countryside. I live in Emsworth, which is a small town/large village with a harbour about 8 miles outside Chichester on the Hampshire border, and I passionately love it. We live on the Devon/Cornwall border. Curzon Park is definitely lovely. We’re a mixed race family so really noticed it at first when it was just me and Dh. We live on one of the roads going up to Hadley. I want to live amongst down to earth, West Country artisans and peasants. I grew up and went to school here but left for London/overseas until the last 20 years. I wouldn't live in Worthing town - but areas around are good. It would be a really big life change for us as we currently live in a city. So, giving some thought to Living In Devon Or Cornwall. Love it and not sure where the comments about community came from but always felt welcome and fantastic community. I live on the Isle of Axholme North Lincolnshire. Was loo We live near to king’s Lynn, around a 20 minute drive to the coast. There's endless beaurocracy and frustrations. Does anyone live in or near Ely and can tell me about areas, schools etc? Planning to move to the area with 3 DSs (8, 5 and 2) and need to find somewhere to live. Our hospital is failing and needs replacing. I have visited many times but would love to hear from anyone living in places such as Mountain Ash, Merthyr Tydfil, Ebbw Vale, Abertillery, Tredegar, Aberdare, phillipstown, Trealaw, Ferndale etc or any of the rural villages Blyth and Ashington are not the best regarded locally, they can be a bit rough. The countryside and beaches in the Médoc offer lots of opportunities for nice weekend breaks. The country isn't run well. Was doing a random search on Rightmove for places to live (criteria: within 40 miles of Manchester) and could get a serious upgrade on our current house in a Manchester suburb. People voluntarily Hi mums, I'm considering a radicle house move to South Wales because it's the nearest place I might actually be able to own my own home. Much better! My eldest was robbed of his phone in the park on the housing estate where we lived, we came across needles in the nature reserve near my house and on the path next to the school my son attended and this, along with the volume of Honestly 20 years on and now on second bungalow I can't imagine ever living in a house again. There are Welsh medium primary schools. I moved to Pill 6 years ago and then moved to Portishead last year because my children are at school here. DP, two under 5s and I have to move as we are bursting at the seams of our north London flat and would quite like a house with enough bedrooms, a proper (ie not converted cupboard) kitchen and a garden. We used to live near there, between Poitiers and Angouleme. But I could live collectively with a female friend and her children. But since then, the only times I’ve used the living room have been when I’ve been watching TV with the DCs. And pensions. One thing that we have noticed, is the strong smell from the JDE factory. I haven’t been back for ages, Mumsnet carries some affiliate marketing links, so if you buy something through our posts, we may get a small share of the sale I don’t know where that school is but I live near Dulwich and there’s an awful traffic problem due to out of catchment private schools: please don’t add to that, the pollution is awful. asking a lot I know, ut advice on whether Devon Or Cornwall is people prefernce. It is pretty perfect, out in the sticks but close to beaches and a town, children have horses and can ride for We lived between zone 1-2, just Eastwards of there for many years. And don’t A few requirements I do have I don't want to live amongst London types or others who are obsessed with money, property, and boring stuff like that. Beyond a few cute cafes there isn’t all that much to actually do. Mumsnet carries some affiliate marketing links, so if you buy something through our posts, we may get a small share of the sale (more details here) I live in Malvern which is a stones throw from Ledbury - do I can't say what living there is truly like but can say we got there a LOT. Chose somewhere where DS can get public transport, walk or cycle to school. Mumsnet carries some affiliate marketing links, so if you buy something through our posts, we may get a small share of the sale (more details here) I’m from Chester and my family still all live there. I don't see myself moving anywhere else now- I love it. Hi. Four great parks all within 10 - 15 min walk. But it does take a little getting used to. Having Said that, I can’t imagine living Find advice in our Rural Living forum. Ex-DH moved out about 18 months ago. It also has a personality (I grew up in a dull commuter town). 1 engine struggles with some of the hills. I wouldnt choose to live there personally. We wanted a big garden and parking, which ruled out a lot of places we viewed in Hertford. It’s so easy to commute in that most people with money choose to get something bigger a bit further out. However, where we live that's the only option really. The only comment I would make is that in my school there was only a handful of BAME students in the whole school, and some of the attitudes are very outdated/borderline racist particularly in the rural areas surrounding the town (which is where I lived). There are a few very nice areas and it's much cheaper than the Forest and you can get good value for money. It looks like we might be living in Hampshire (Dh job in Eastleigh). I should think any of those places would have a choice of reasonable schools though, certainly Warwick or Leamington. I love a visit to Hastings but I would not want to live there - too much crime & drugs. I'd really like to downsize, but all small property round here is terraced and/or in a grotty area. I live in Southampton. Is it manageable long term. But I would need commute approx 1 hour 20 each way 2 days week. There is definitely a buzz to the place. The next section will explore the pros and cons of living in Hawick, Scottish Borders, so keep reading to find out more. I live on the coast in the south east in a city I love love love. I lived in France for a few years in my early 20s (so around 2005-2010). It’s really green with beautiful parks. We used to live in Yorkshire and so know NOTHING about this area. Southbank is horrific. I absolutely love living here. Dd went to one that uses Welsh 50/50 and now goes to Welsh medium high school. Plenty of lovely Suffolk towns and villages well within a 30 min drive of Ipswich if you need to be able to get there. The downside is we don't have a huge budget (max £135k). We currently live in west Lincolnshire near the Leicestershire border. Anyone else live in We lived in York for a while. When we came there was one Italian restaurant, Pizza Hut (long gone), and the Chinese buffet. Depends what you like though- it is not a particularly exciting place but I prefer peace and quiet to excitement. I like the location as it is very easy/quick to get to Southville/clifton/Cribbs etc whereas Clevedon is that much further out. I've always quite fancied Cornwall as houses are (more) affordable and it's beautiful and by the sea. There is not a single grocers, hairdressers, newsagent, cafe, coffee shop, restaurant, pub, bank, post office etc etc in the entire place. You have all of the benefits of living in the countryside (Peak District and Churnet Valley etc on your doorstep), but living in a town that has most things you need on a day-to-day basis (apart from clothes shops, that's quite limited). Depending on where in the ‘burb you live, Golders Green could be a decent drive away. I don't know why, I like men, but have no desire to share living space with them and would only be drawn to a female only community. My mums husband had just died and left her a large inheritance and so she decided she wanted to buy our house outright and let us live there rent free which we have done for the last 10 years. Mumsnet carries some affiliate marketing links, I second this - I used to live in the Bishopthorpe Road/Nunnery Lane area and it was close to everything. I now live in another not very diverse town although much more chill but nowhere near where you are looking. The secondary school alternative isn’t the best. eg Chatsworth estate, Marryat Road estate. Where is nice to live in Dumfries & Galloway? 9 replies whistablenative · 30/04/2024 11:09 Currently in Borders Mumsnet. but to answer your specific question, yes the sewage works can absolutely stink at times. I do like the idea of a small plot, low maintenance property and some amenities on site. Before lockdown I was commuting to London every day and found the trains quick and reliable (compared to a few friends/colleagues on the St. We are so spoilt where we live in that we can walk or short bus/train ride away from every activity you could imagine - swimming, football, gymnastics etc. Walking distance of the town centre, close to schools, Rowntrees Park, walks along the river etc. S. Skip to main content Mumsnet carries some affiliate marketing links, so if you buy something through our posts, Mumsnet makes parents' lives easier by pooling knowledge, advice and support on everything from conception to childbirth, from babies to teenagers. We used to live in Barnet & moved to Suffolk. Now there are lots of nice places - the Grapevine is a fab Turkish, Khoi Khoi and Alloro’s have been great during lockdown. Can anyone advise about living in Hong Kong with a family? My husband has an opportunity to move there with his work for 1 - 2 years. Ticks a lot of boxes. I was hoping someone out there might live in Teddington or one of the neighbouring places and be able to tell me a bit about what it’s like to live there. The problem is we really don’t know the area very well at all. Looking at affordable areas, Cramlington is alright- not the most beautiful place but built around lots of green areas and cycle paths which is Looking for advice from anyone living in Sudbury, Suffolk? Pros and Cons on the area would be great! I know it's a small village type feel and sense the community take great pride in themselves (which we like) and majority of the children and community seem very well behaved with very little crime. We've been in the area for 20 years and don't want to be anywhere else. But tbh there isn't really anything going for Southampton at the moment. We are lucky in the fact the the number of second homes here has declined (you can look this up on the census data). Cuffley is nice but not a lot there, Goffs Oak is ok if you live on the Cuffley side and can access Cuffley Station. Living in Hawick, Scottish Borders Are your jobs still in London and you need to travel in? Maybe look just outside of High Wycombe - Penn, Hazlemere, Holmer Green. There are two high schools in Handbridge so it can be quite busy at certain times of the day (pupils from rival schools used to have fights when I went but I’m sure they don’t anymore ) I’d avoid going too close to the Lache and Saltney. Leek is awesome! I would disagree with the 'remote' comments. My daughter, now an adult living in London, has also gone through the school system here (private primary and grammar secondary), and it was one of my main reasons for returning here. We see how life is for them. Mumsnet carries some affiliate marketing links, so if you buy something through our posts, we may get a small share of the sale (more details here) I love living in Leeds and agree the areas mentioned by pp are nice family/young professional areas which usually have a nice walkable high street. If I could afford to live there I would. , and still within an hours' drive of some of the more popular tourist spots in the Lake District. I have a 3 year old DD so no experience yet of primary schools but my husband is a secondary teacher so have an idea of good schools around. at the other end of BErrylands you have to be careful about the noise of the Athree. We’re looking for a village/small town with a few independent shops/cafes/pubs. Depending on where you live, public transport is hit and miss. I live in Suffolk. We asked one person living in Hawick what someone who is considering moving to or visiting there should know. We moved to Redhill from London, and whilst there are elements we love (beautiful homes, access to green spaces, great for younger kids, great commute to London) the town centre is getting rougher, shops are closing at an alarming rate, and the main state secondary school is also pretty rough with lots of fights (there's St Bedes, a religious school, If you've been wondering what it's like to live in or visit Hawick, the Crowdsourced Explorer community can help. Or at least, not on a permanent basis, anyway. Melrose was lovely as was Kelso, but that was over twenty years ago, I don't know what it's like now, but there some beautiful little villages in that area. One in Llandudno I know of and one in Colwyn Bay, I think the one in Penrhyn Bay is mostly Welsh. Having been out to Saudi for some work trips, I would say categorically no. Monken Hadley has a big common and there are parks and Hadley Wood within walking distance or a short drive away. Crawley is much more diverse and you will see black, Asian, Eastern European people everywhere. Skip to main content Skip to main navigation Mumsnet carries some affiliate marketing links, We live in Poole and I used to live on Canford Heath - I wouldn’t recommend it to be honest There are some nice bits but also some very rough bits and they overlap quite closely. Also some areas I wouldn't want to live. If so what's it like to live there? We want to move to the coast, to a town with plenty to do for two children aged 8 and 13. I can't face the thought of attached neighbours ever again I want a smaller house, but I don't want a less nice environment. Houses get (slightly) more affordable if you go a little further out. Weymouth approx 20-25 mins. I'd avoid Ashington , Bedlington , Blyth, Cramlington (I live in one of those and wouldn't recommend 😆) . Hi, I live in Biddestone, which is a village outside Chippenham. The schools vary so see which one you like. I want philosophers, poets, and artists. Sorry - that won’t help with schools! Mumsnet carries some affiliate marketing links, Relatives of ours (high achieving types) chose to live in Leamington Spa & sent their DC's to Kenilworth school. There's plenty to do, although it's not exactly London which i'm used to. Weybridge is lovely but very pricy. KSA is trying to convince the world that it's moving forward, but the reality is slow to catch up with the PR - women make up a tiny proportion of the workforce and the women I did see were wearing full abaya/headscarves/face coverings, and Hampstead Heath is our favourite area so far. The town I live in is lovely and there's great transport links within the city, tram, buses, trains and taxis. We aren't really near any of the nice bits of the sea. Hello, can anyone give me some advice on where to live/avoid in the Alton area please? Moving due to job commitments but don't know the area. Morpeth and Alnwick are lovely. I've been going nearly 10 years now and it has not grown on me! Mumsnet makes parents' lives easier by pooling knowledge, advice and support on everything from conception to childbirth, from babies to teenagers. But it didn't have the same space that the houses on Brunel Road had but is still a contender. I live in Portishead. It’s rough. Mumsnet carries some affiliate marketing links, so if you buy something through our posts, My husband and I live in Bath (admittedly not the cheapest place but certainly not the most expensive) have a joint income of around £100k and have one child in nursery 3 days a week. There are many lovely parts of North Yorkshire but frankly unless you live in a fairly sophisticated bit of it that has good connections back too London you will find it to much of a culture shock. I’m not one to argue, but Walthamstow can be a good place to live (depending on what you want) and places like Chingford and Highams Park leave me cold. Based on my DH's job location we are strongly considering living in/near Chiswick. Woking is nice, and if you go one stop further out to Brookwood there are lovely villages and your DH can cycle to the station in around 10 mins (parking is a nightmare so driving in might not be the best plan). Prefer south devon, and consider most of cornwall Hi - have some family who live in Lt Hadham, just outside Ware, it is a lovely area, schools are good - the girls went to HS in Ware and did very well - there are some lovely places around, lots of nice pubs etc. My DC are 8 & 5. Blyth has more nice bits than Ashington. Purley town centre is pretty grim and purley cross is not nice at any time of day, let alone rush hour! Moving to Nottingham soon - 37, single and no kids. We are 30 minutes from the nearest city by train and it's nothing special. Victoria park is a lovely green space and I've heard good things about living in Victoria park village. If I wanted to meet friends as a teen I would need to take a bus to meet them then another bus wherever we were going or get a lift. I live just outside of Exeter now but also lived in the city and have been in Devon 10 years this year after growing up in Essex. Everyone loves it! But it is very dogs-wellies-boats-resturants rather than culture-shops-evening life, I used to live there, parents and school friends still do. Mums & toddler groups are hard to find, everyone is in a mad rush to gets kids potty trained so that they can start school at 2 1/2, so there are not many toddlers around! Of course, the added huge benefit of living on the coast with wonderful views of the Lake District hills, Morecambe Bay, etc. My in-laws live in another beautiful Mediterranean country and we spend a lot of time there, not as tourists. It's absolutely glorious. Feel free to DM me if you want to know about specific roads. We live in a very nice corner of the "dodgy" east side that is only a 20min walk to the station. So if you live there, I'm interested to hear your experiences and pros and cons! Am looking for some information on what it’s like to live in the area and best areas to live in. I have lived in Worthing for 17 years and raised two children here. Several are multimillionaires and one is a billionaire - all in diamonds / jewellry and so have to live there to keep their African business interests intact. Watch thread Flip Watch Save Share 1 2 Moving to Spalding 29 replies Mumsnet carries some affiliate marketing links, so if you buy something through our posts, we may get a small share of the sale Lots of project properties seem to be popping up. Streatham is nice for green space - where I live I can walk to Tooting Bec Common or Streatham Common, and the trains are quite good (connections to Victoria, London Bridge and up through Blackfriars to St Pancras). The region's rich textile heritage is still alive today, with opportunities to visit working mills in Hawick, where tweed Village culture from what I gather from friends from there. Lots of friends and family in the area but a bit clueless on where to base myself. It's walking distance to city, close to Grantchester and the countryside, near the motorway, and has a lovely vibe. From the scenic countryside to the bustling high street, The Scottish Borders are steeped in history, with numerous historic sites, stately homes, and cultural traditions. We live a relatively comfortable life compared Living in Hawick offers a unique lifestyle that is different from living in a big city or a busy suburb. Property prices are reasonable and the quality of life is good. I wouldn't That’s a very healthy budget for Newcastle. Hi all, I am picking the brain of my almost Glasgow resident friend for opinions, but I thought I'd better ask more folks. Join our rural living forum and discuss everything related to living in the countryside. (I am ignoring the haar, which inevitably Copy & paste from blackpooljsna. I would not move to Halifax. I lived in Paris and also in Brittany. Bit harsh. We are thinking of moving to Poundbury. I grew up in Hitchin, and moved back to London (was born here) when I was 18. The new house overlooks 1980’s, not attractive houses at the front. Mine are old now but living in Taunton has given them huge independence because they could walk everywhere from a youngish age. I'm Nth Herefordshire/Sth Shropshire and love living here. OTOH, racism is horrendous,public transport is woeful and opportunities for children and young adults are appalling. I can answer general stuff but if you have specific questions then it may be easier. I live just outside Chester. It's nice and has good transport links to both Wales, Manchester and Liverpool. CaurnieBred said to try and avoid them cause of increased traffic in peak hours, but personally I don't notice any problems. Like AndreaDawn says, schools are brutal, as are Drs, hospital staff etc. For flats in general the service charges are usually really high and if you live further out then public transport will cost you £55 per week to get into zone 1 five days a week. Or Email address Where we live now in Slough is a pretty bad area and the crime rate was 97 in August! We also saw a nice house on Jubilee Road/School Close (it's on the corner) which has a much lower crime rate. Albans/Hertford lines). Would I go back? Nope not in a million years. We live and work in London and after looking at several towns within about 90 mins drive of London, Banbury fits with its transport links, smaller size and more affordable housing. (I used to live in both too ). Meadowhall is also hell great with plenty of decent shops. I'd change my car if I lived there - my 1. I live just outside Eastbourne - have spent 8 years here & have lived all over the UK from Scotland to Cornwall & lots of places in between. It’s so quiet and close to the nature. But, it depends where you're coming from, what you expect. To comment on this thread you need to create a Mumsnet account. However many people here seem to praise Muswell Hill or Crouch End. Our children are aged 12, 8 and 6. I have a 13 year old, an eleven year old and a 9 year old. When I had DD, I moved back- I'm afraid I hated it and missed London so badly we only lasted 7 months; however that was because I was 'going back' IYSWIM, and not necessarily a reflection on the town. I live in the centre of Worcester and like living here. It’s a got great transport links to London. ipswich is a great town to live in, but the high street is abysmal. It’s definitely getting more diverse. Upton and Boughton are much nicer IMO. Monken Hadley/High Barnet fits your bill. there is homelessness etc but that’s everywhere now. uk We have found a very nice house on the market in Hawick, but have seen information that gives the town a reputation for being insular and unfriendly to people settling If you've been wondering what it's like to live in or visit Hawick, the Crowdsourced Explorer community can help. The property prices seem reasonable and ideally we need a 4 bed home. My husband and I are thinking of moving to Scotland, feeling a little restless and fancy a change. I also second not living in the Great Yarmouth area - it’s OK for a day out but I wouldn’t recommend living there! Can’t comment on schools but as others have said, just do your research. The town has a strong sense of community, with a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. There are nice and less nice bits of Potters Bar, and a lot of it is very close to the M25 with audible motorway noise. Houses are cheaper here than the south east but don’t just buy the biggest, most expensive house you can afford; buy a house that’s not quite so big and expensive and then spend the money you’ve saved on private education. Although it is interesting walking along the River Itchen and watching all the boats. It was a “pinch me” moment when we moved in. Play today's Crossword. I walked everywhere, Bricklane, Columbia Flower Market, Shoreditch and to the city etc. I could live in Brecon. I live in a village not far from Wisbech, and honestly I love the Fens. I will be staying home with 2 small kids and I tend to be a hermit if it's too much trouble to get out and do things, and since I won't know anyone there I'd like to be in a location that is convenient to lots of things so I can I live in a very old mid terrace, I think the walls are made of tissues and hope, we’ve been here over a decade, on one side is an old guy who’s half deaf and apart from two big staffies who always bark at me in the garden as if they’ve never seen me before we have no problems with him, he’s quiet he doesn’t here us when we lose our shit at watch other sometimes, he’s Lots of lovely places to live in Pembs - it really depends on your budget. Yes there are blue skies and beautiful beaches but they're not living in paradise. Absolutely nothing for the younger generations to do in the city centre so they just loiter around. I'd love to go back to live but other half not keen as he has Welcome to Craicnet, a forum for discussing everything related to living and travelling in Ireland, from school advice to family days out and holiday destinations. Everyone knew everyone's business and the public transport was rubbish. Hi I have just accepted a job that will mean working in Long Sutton and Wisbech areas and we are looking to relocate a bit closer to these towns. I forgot, also had a friend live on the Regents Canal near London Fields. Less desirable areas are generally considered to be the Larkman, Mile Cross, West Earlham, parts of Costessey (new and old) and Lakenham. We will be moving to London from the U. Hello. Love the idea of being near the Tor and the Abbey, and not far from countryside. I am from that part of the world and I have lived in London too. The traffic might be a little increased in those times, but that doesn't bother me as it's nothing like the sort of traffic we used to encounter when living in central London. Play. Used to live there (grew up and went to school there) lovely area. Please explain, and tell me what else is good and bad about Warwick! Like a caravan site only small bungalows. We would like to live somewhere that has more going on and feel part of somewhere bigger but still have access to countryside we like. There are issues generally all over the country. So far, I’ve been looking at West Bridgford and certain pockets of city centre - The Park and Hockley. Like this better than anywher else I've ever lived. If you're regularly commuting to Manchester, you want somewhere close to the M56. I am mixed race BTW. I live here and think it’s great! I moved from London with kids several years ago. Mumsnet carries some affiliate marketing links, so if you buy something through our posts, we may get a small share of the sale (more details here) We used to live in a village about five miles from Woking. Here are their pros and cons, tips, and advice: Dh and I have decided to separate after 15 years of marriage, kids it’s going okay, we’re fairly amicable (after years of trying to make it work) but we can’t live separately for a while - maybe up to a year, for financial and other reasons. We asked one person living in Hawick what someone who is considering Are you looking to move to Hawick in The Scottish Borders? Talk to residents about the best place to live, hints, tips, advice and much more. Used to live in Grange, now live on the Yorkshire Dales / Lakes Borders. But everything is so run down. Managed to last three years. We'd share some chores, do one night of babysitting for the other a week. next year. @SJMK I’ve been here ten years. I live in the area and would always pick Sanderstead over purley. 1 hour from Galashiels on the train into Edinburgh. Horsham isn't diverse at all and very nimby as is Haywards heath. We have 2 children, 7 and 14, so feel Dumfries and suburbs would be best taking into consideration our teens needs for a social life especially in a new area. But we also have a stinking big mortgage but quite a bit of equity. Do you want to live in the city centre or further out? Newcastle is very different so some other towns in this respect as there’s not a premium for living in the middle. Currently live down south and have been looking to buy locally however everything we like is way way above budget, needs more work than we can afford or any nice houses are in bad areas :/ Have started considering Newcastle. We are in our 50s and it's taken until now to build up a nest egg as we used to be hopeless with money. One concern is lack of activities. Join Mumsnet Log In Active Watching Add post I'm on Search Get involved. After 5 years of living in our house our landlord served us notice as she wanted to sell the house. Hitchin does have loads going for it- loads for kids to do, plently of parents, lots of Hi there, you’ll absolutely love Norwich as it’s a great place to live. We need to figure out if it is feasible to move - so we're considering the cost of living there, where to live and how the schooling might work. Mumsnet carries some affiliate marketing links, Plenty of nice areas on the edge of the lakes. They say they wouldn’t live in SA if they weren’t rich, and even then they only employ household staff through personal recommendation - they rarely advertise. My advice about schools is going to be quite brutal so brace yourself . Hi it’s looking like we will be moving to Cumbria from Scotland in the next year. Mumsnet makes parents' lives easier by pooling knowledge, advice and support on everything from conception to childbirth, from babies to teenagers. Does anyone have experience of living in Hampstead Heath/Highgate? Are the people nice there, keen to talk to each other (for example mums in the playground). DS3 lives in High Barnet, so we visit often. Melrose, Gala (not Langlee though), Earlston etc are much nicer and better If you like the outdoor life there's plenty to do, lots of sport. But there is good transport links to London, Cambridge, Norwich. I live in BErrylands, and also work round here so know it really well. I live close to Sheffield, (next town over) and love to go to the city centre. I live in Southampton, work in Winchester and, honestly, I wouldn’t choose Winchester as a place to live as it’s just too small. Hoole is quite bustling too! I live in Vancouver but have spent some time in Nova Scotia. Mumsnet carries some affiliate marketing links, so if you buy something through our posts, we may get a small share of the sale (more details here) Hi, we are hoping to move to Wiltshire later in the year but don’t know the area at all! We have a 6 and 4 year old. Enough to live on for a year if we needed to. Malvern is nice with independent shops but there is something about Ledbury town, the little shops etc that I just love. We are FTB (currently private renting too), how does having tenants living in the property affect putting an offer in/completion timelines? i also feel morally bad about people being evicted for us to live there. we currently live near Beaconsfield, Marlow, Amersham and are hoping to find somewhere with a similar feel in Surrey. Or Email address My in laws live there and I think it is a middle England hellhole, no nice architecture, no proper countryside, nothing going on, not a nice pub lunch to be had anywhere. Hi - yes, I live in the "village" area of Tunbridge Wells and have been there for the last 20 years or so. It's a great part of the country to live in. Arf. I live cockermouth way which is slightly better and a bit more peaceful. It was OK but everything was very rigid and there was a lot of red tape and bureaucracy that pissed me off. Close to Whitehaven you have seascale, St bees, gosforth, these are fantastic places to live although property is a little on the expensive side. We are moving back to the UK this summer after 6 years of living abroad. We want to buy a house but it's just eye-wateringly expensive. have two secondary school kids as well so any advice on what they can do greatly You need to live in the Golden Triangle between York, Harrogate and Leeds. I always enjoy visiting the town, I like the location in Somerset, the alternative perspective, and history. Can anyone recommend the best areas around here to live, ideally no more than 30 min commute. Further out areas like Ilkley and Guiseley have decent train links into town but might not be as well connected overall eg maybe not so easy to get to a hospital if you need to go regularly for example. Went to see house yesterday. OP. Or Email address Really appreciate any help, we are currently living in Buckinghamshire and love it but need to move to Surrey to be closer to family who are based further south. Log in to Mumsnet and join the conversation Log in Register Continue with Facebook Continue with Google Continue with Apple. gov. Living in Raynes Park! 12 replies Zakaria140717 · 07/07/2019 23:14 Hello, In need of some Mumsnet carries some affiliate marketing links, so if you buy something through our posts, we may get a small share of the sale (more details here) Honestly I hated it. Houses are not so mad expensive I don’t know the area at all, so can some of you shed a light on what is Gravesend like? I live in zone 4 and even here you'd maybe just about get a 1 bed ex council flat for £200k. Depending on your budget, areas like Bucklesham, Ufford, Witnesham are all gorgeous. Dorchester one mile away. Rent and house prices are stupidly high, city Center is awful due to the amount of stag and hen parties that come in. I've read loads of 'reviews' about it being full of chavs and a horrible place but the few times we've been to look it seemed lovely. uk "The 2019 index ranks Blackpool as the most deprived of 317 Local Authority areas in England, based on both the average LSOA score and concentration of deprivation measures, and is also now the most deprived Local Authority based on the lesser-used rank of average score measure" We live in Basingstoke with our 2 young children and are thinking about moving to Kent to be closer to family in Rochester. Would the journey to Manchester be doable 1-2 days a week if working from home the rest of the time? OP, Newnham is, in my opinion, the best place to live in Cambridge. Everyone knows everyone, lots of drugs amongst youth. Hawick is known to be a bit dire but if it's social housing I do t think your going to get much choice. We are currently in USA and moving back to the UK soon. Our son is going into Year 6 this September and we are keen to get him a year in a UK primary before the dauting entry to secondary school! I live rurally my village has a population of 160 people we do have a small community shop, village hall and tiny school our nearest small town is 20 mins away and our nearest major city is 2 hours away. It's one of the only areas that people refuse to move into council houses in the area. Brynberian and the surrounding area are lovely, Fishguard itself isn't but there are lots of great places to live nearby - Lower Town is really nice as is Strumble Head. Good sports clubs and groups for adults and great transport links. Yes, it's not Leamington or Warwick but it has a charm in my opinion and we like living here. I've lived in and near Chester most of my life. Everything in central. All that time we'd waste going up and down looking for forgotten bits etc no thanks I'll stick to one level living. I certainly wouldn't choose to bring up children there. Some of the smaller places were too rural for me! We are about 20 minutes from Scunthorpe and a little but longer from both Gainsborough and Doncaster. Hi Wiltshire Mums. Barton on Sea is nice, I recommend having a look at houses there as they're much cheaper than other coastal areas like Mudeford. Public transport was pretty poor. Get advice, support and inspiration from people in a similar situation. But actually I like Warlingham much better. It's a shithole! Unless you are going to live in Bassett or Chilworth. . Burnham Grammar - it’s a Grammar! It’s selective with the test taken in y6. I don't want to be near yuppies, nouveau riche, Russian oligarchs, footballers, etc. Loved it. We'd absolutely not move back! It's built for tourists and that's it. The town I live in is one of the bigger places on the Isle but I like it as it has everything but also still has a nice community feel to it. That way, you’re almost equal distance to Amersham station which has shared tube and rail into London (Met Line and Chiltern line). I'm interested when you mention Hoole, I used to live in Hoole and I wouldn't say its one of the best parts of Chester. We dream about living there. sxvai vtg cvtcm wjnk oxqskvb ajhl wlmrfhw mxv mmxra iedd qxjjx oumyy loxfb yvlq oxdli