Good locations for cheaper houses

Davesnave

Smodlet wrote: »

You can keep the coast, whichever bit of it.

Coast usually comes with some problems, like too many holiday lets, or too many people at peak times and sometimes the 'wrong' sort of people. (No, I'm not going there!)

There's also the question of "Which coast?" because something Atlantic-facing is going to feel quite different from a sheltered cove on the South Coast.


People have been known to exclaim, "I didn't realise how windy it would be!" which is another way of saying " I switched-off during those grossly boring geography lessons."

Februarycat

I'm in Lincolnshire, I would say Mablethorpe and Chapel St Leonards are nicer than Skeggy if you want the coast.

RubyHouse

For living by the sea, the Yorkshire coast has some of the most beautiful beaches in the country, some are in the North York Moors or very close by – check out Saltburn (although a lot further North than you were expecting, it was named amongst the best places to live by the Sunday Times).
Also check, Robin Hoods Bay, Whitby etc.

I would advise to look for places that have a community as there is more likely to be things going on that help you pass the time, rather and just looking for the closest shops.

I am a big advocate for the North East, yes I count the Yorkshire Coast in this as the house prices are amongst the cheapest in the country, we are surrounded by beautiful countryside and the beach is so close by.

Smodlet

Davesnave wrote: »

Coast usually comes with some problems, like too many holiday lets, or too many people at peak times and sometimes the 'wrong' sort of people. (No, I'm not going there!)

There's also the question of "Which coast?" because something Atlantic-facing is going to feel quite different from a sheltered cove on the South Coast.


People have been known to exclaim, "I didn't realise how windy it would be!" which is another way of saying " I switched-off during those grossly boring geography lessons."

I liked geography, I got an "A" grade, me. And I did not need one geography lesson to tell me I hate coast. It is all too windy, too sandy, too smelly, too rubbish soil and too prone to disappearing into the depths for me. Not that this has anything to do with the OP but I didn't start it.

Red-Squirrel_2

moneyistooshorttomention wrote: »

Agrinnall may have meant something different - but I'd hazard a guess it's down to Anglesey is one of the "strongholds" of the Welsh language. Those parts of the country can feel like being in a different country - and some people will tell you you are in a different country.

Once again, Wales and England ARE two different countries.

Anglesey is perfectly nice as long as you don't need a job or any specialist medical care.

One of the nicest coastal areas I've been to was around Spurn point on the Humber Estuary, although that was a fair few years ago.

bertiewhite

I've lived in both Lincs (on the foot of the South Wolds) and West Wales. Both pleasant, both similar house prices and both hilly - why does everyone assume Lincolnshire is billiard table flat? It's a large county you know.

moneyistooshorttomention

need_an_answer wrote: »

Not going to offer any suggestions but research the places you are considering in all seasons,not just based on a weekend away during spring or a 2 week stay in august...what about a chilly November or a snowy December too.


I personally have found that some of the welsh areas are rather stunning its easy to see when you delve a little deeper that some of the communities do not always welcome new residents to the area. You may live there and be tolerated but to some you will never be welsh

Its a personal viewpoint from someone who has a welsh parent but even I know I'm never going to be considered to fit into a true welsh community.
I've not made my comment in relation to Anglesey per se more based on some of the valley areas.

Definitely research in all seasons. There is an area near me that is definitely stunning/I'm used to people just sitting gawping at it (including me) - and then the winter comes......(with its rain and its howling winds blowing directly straight at said stunning area). Then the following spring comes - and some recently-bought houses there go straight back on the market for sale. Me - I sit there with my refreshments I want and "enjoy the view" and then come back to my rather more sheltered house.

Also - I spent some time today sitting there just gawping at another stunning area - but I wouldnt live there (because I know it's prone to flooding).

Re the "fitting in" and local newspaper articles aren't that infrequent re "Planning permission sought for this house in that spot" and whether it's given or no can depend on who is asking for it:eek::eek::eek: I've seen a few where I know I wouldn't get planning permission for instance - but the exact same property in the exact same location has got planning permission because they were "5th generation welsh-speaking local" person asking for it and implying they'd leave the area (no they wouldnt!) if they didnt get it #wrongwrongwrong. It's really wierd to sometimes see someone "sticking up for another person that is clearly 'in the wrong' " - rather than looking at things objectively/fairly.

Smodlet

bertiewhite wrote: »

I've lived in both Lincs (on the foot of the South Wolds) and West Wales. Both pleasant, both similar house prices and both hilly - why does everyone assume Lincolnshire is billiard table flat? It's a large county you know.

Not sure at whom that was directed, bertiewhite but, if at me, I was actually referring to N. Cambs... And very, very S. Lincs, where my sister lives, which is all of 7 miles from where we used to live, in N. Cambs.

OH loves the Wolds and has stayed there many times. He has to climb a large hill to be able to call me because there is no signal in the dip where his friends live. Is Lincs not the longest county in England?

JoeEngland

need_an_answer wrote: »

Not going to offer any suggestions but research the places you are considering in all seasons,not just based on a weekend away during spring or a 2 week stay in august...what about a chilly November or a snowy December too.


I personally have found that some of the welsh areas are rather stunning its easy to see when you delve a little deeper that some of the communities do not always welcome new residents to the area. You may live there and be tolerated but to some you will never be welsh

Its a personal viewpoint from someone who has a welsh parent but even I know I'm never going to be considered to fit into a true welsh community.
I've not made my comment in relation to Anglesey per se more based on some of the valley areas.

I'd be happy not being considered Welsh as long as they aren't hostile. The only place in Wales I ever had an issue was Tregaron, a local asked if I was English in the kind of way that made me a tad concerned for my safety.

Smodlet

Have you guys read some of Money's posts? She comes across as a latter day Mary Kingsley. :eek:

Admittedly, I have only ever spent one week end in Wales and that was in the relatively tame (?) touristy, anyway Llandudno. I have never been so cold for so long in my life since I was a child. I remember you could not buy a drink in a pub unless you were staying there... Is it a cross between Norway and the Appalachians? Humour alert, Scorpy!