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Anyone know the areas of Aldershot or Fanrborough?

ddebski_us
ddebski_us Posts: 1,107 Forumite
in House buying, renting & selling
We're looking at moving area and have noticed some nice houses for sale around here, but we worry about the area - i.e why can you get so much more for your money?

I've heard bad reviews of the towns, but I don't believe every single street in them is going to be a place to avoid - anyone know of where is ok around them?

Any help would be very gratefully received - it seems to be one thing Google can't help me with!

xDx
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  • ifonlyitwaseasier
    ifonlyitwaseasier Posts: 2,857 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    i live near there, you're right there are certain areas to be avoided and some that are much nicer,

    i'm at work at the mo so can't post a big list but pm me and i'll answer when i get home :)
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  • skintlass
    skintlass Posts: 1,326 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    They're both military towns which may be a reason for the bad rep :confused:
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  • hoggums
    hoggums Posts: 213 Forumite
    Avoid Cove.
  • Strapped
    Strapped Posts: 8,158 Forumite
    ddebski_us wrote: »
    why can you get so much more for your money?

    One word: squaddies.
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  • BlondeHeadOn
    BlondeHeadOn Posts: 2,269 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    Try moving slightly out of Farnborough/Aldershot and the house prices are still not too high but not so many squaddies. Try Camberley/Blackwater/Yateley area to see if there's anything there in your price range. Good transport links as well.

    Or Sandhurst/College Town as well.

    Have a drive awround any area you are interested in, bith by day and also in the evenings. Might get a better feel for where is good and bad.

    :D
  • cuthbertlilly
    cuthbertlilly Posts: 764 Forumite
    Aldershot - nicest areas are Rowhill and Manor Park wards. Worst areas are North Town and Tices Meadow/Heron Wood as these are a bit chavvy. I'd look to live somewhere like Church Lane East, i.e. the south side of the train station.

    Farnborough - nice parts are southwood, south farnborough, west heath. avoid Totland and parts of cove.
  • anotherpaul_2
    anotherpaul_2 Posts: 482 Forumite
    rj2009 wrote: »
    Aldershot - nicest areas are Rowhill and Manor Park wards. Worst areas are North Town and Tices Meadow/Heron Wood as these are a bit chavvy. I'd look to live somewhere like Church Lane East, i.e. the south side of the train station.

    Farnborough - nice parts are southwood, south farnborough, west heath. avoid Totland and parts of cove.
    I can't comment on Aldershot, but I broadly agree with rj2009 on Farnborough.
  • ddebski_us
    ddebski_us Posts: 1,107 Forumite
    Thanks guys - that info is really helpful.
    Fear is temporary, regret is forever.....
    :happyhear Baby girl born 27th September - 10 days late!! :happyhear
  • cuthbertlilly
    cuthbertlilly Posts: 764 Forumite
    ddebski_us, have you got any further in your search yet? if you need any more info, I know both Aldershot & Farnborough very well...
  • ddebski_us
    ddebski_us Posts: 1,107 Forumite
    Hi people

    What about Pinewood Park in Farnborough?

    Also, slightly away from that area, we're considering Bisley near Woking too.

    Any thoughts?

    Cheers
    Fear is temporary, regret is forever.....
    :happyhear Baby girl born 27th September - 10 days late!! :happyhear
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