Nice villages/small towns in Kent near M25/M20?

evuliuxb

South Darenth seems nice, though nothing suitable on the market:(

Debt_Free_Chick

evuliuxb wrote: »

But now we are really concerned after your comment as we wouldn't want to have kids in a village which everyone tries to leave because of crime etc.:(

To be honest, this is not unusual in many rural areas - no local economy, nothing for kids to do (in their view!), cinema miles away, rubbish local transport so they can't go and meet their mates. I could go on .....

evuliuxb

Debt_Free_Chick wrote: »

To be honest, this is not unusual in many rural areas - no local economy, nothing for kids to do (in their view!), cinema miles away, rubbish local transport so they can't go and meet their mates. I could go on .....

We are not that bothered about 'nothing to do for the kids' as long as there is not too much crime going on around I'd rather they grow up in a small village surrounded by greenery, fresh air etc, than traffic, noise and stabbings/shootings on nearly every corner. I guess we, as a parents (not that we have kids yet!), would have to work harder to entertain them

mayfair1985

Sorry, I have only just re-visited this thread!

Sorry to bring a downer on N.A.G. It's hard, because as I say there are good and bad in all areas, I'm just speaking from personal experience. The V.A. are all mouth and no trousers (is there still a rule about not hanging your washing out on a Sunday?) and will rarely enforce most of their 'rules' but the fees have to be paid. The village days etc are lovely, and do bring the nicer parts of the community together, sadly these are only on occasion throughout the year.

Just felt like I needed to bring a bit of balance

p.s. did you look at Hartley?

mayfair1985

And i'm sorry, i couldn't resist having a nose... and if I went back, it would be here

http://www.findaproperty.com/for-sale/property-7248820

evuliuxb

mayfair1985 wrote: »

And i'm sorry, i couldn't resist having a nose... and if I went back, it would be here

we would prefer Longfield or Hartley, but nothing suitable on the market at the moment and prices in Longfield/Hartley are straight away much higher, I guess you pay for location:) Saw the above house on Rightmove, but it's two bed, and we are looking for 3 bed. Looks like will have to rent for a bit until we find something suitable, as our completion on sale is 31st October:eek:

Mint1955

http://www.stmarysisland.uk.com/ worth a look easy links everywhere 10 mins to blue water, island school doctors and community centre. We have lived here for 11 years and love it. Island security local shop and pub. Watch the seasons on the water and the boats in the dock.

evuliuxb

Mint1955 wrote: »

http://www.stmarysisland.uk.com/ worth a look easy links everywhere 10 mins to blue water, island school doctors and community centre. We have lived here for 11 years and love it. Island security local shop and pub. Watch the seasons on the water and the boats in the dock.

looks lovely, but how are the road links/trains to London?

evuliuxb

mayfair1985 wrote: »

Sorry, I have only just re-visited this thread!
p.s. did you look at Hartley?

By the way,are there any areas/roads in Hartley/Longfield we should avoid? Many thanks!:beer:

milliebear00001

What about West Malling? Lovely small town, good rail link on your doorstep?