Has anyone relocated from the South East to North of England?

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K80_Black wrote: »

I moved from London to York and absolutely hated it. I was too far from my friends and family, had nothing in common with anyone I worked with and found that almost everyone was on drugs as there was little else to do...

What a really odd comment.

So despite the theatres and cinemas in York. The many bars, pubs and restaurants, the places of historical interest and museums, many clubs and societies (from philosophical, debating, archaeological, board game clubs, craft clubs, reading groups etc), opportunities to learn (the Unis offer many short courses and talks), the parks and gardens, local wildlife nearby, opportunity for walking and cycling, only a hours drive to the seaside, the moors, or the Dales then there really is nothing to do in York at all. :cool:

I think the above post gives a good idea that you really need to want to move for the right reasons, or you could end up hating wherever you move to.

Comms69

chelseablue wrote: »

Thank you all!

We have a 5 year old son who is in Reception, so wouldn't want to wait years before making a decision

Currently live in a 3 bed semi, if I'm moving I want a 3-4 bed detached with all the mod cons!

My parents and mother in law still live in Berkshire, although not the same town as we do they're about 12 miles away.
Possibly when my Dad is no longer here my Mum may move in with us

My Brother moved to Sutton Coldfield last year

Rest of my family live further south in Sussex

Would like a nice area (don't we all) with good schools
Somewhere good for young families, Not in the middle of nowhere, as my Son is in primary school don't want a long commute
Not coastal

My husband mentioned Wrea Green near Preston but not actually been there yet!

Wrea green is closer to Blackpool than Preston. It also neighbours Kirkham and Wesham. Frankly you couldn't pay me to live there.


If you visit it on a Wednesday afternoon, around 1pm, you'll agree with me....


If you want good schools you're looking at city locations. Not to trumpet Lancaster again, but there's excellent primary schools and secondary schools. It's got good transport links and is generally a nice place.


Take a look at medium sized towns and cities in the surrounding areas

knightstyle

One thing to be aware of is that house prices up here have not increased for the last 10 years or more. So that is fine if you never intend going South again but if like us you have close friends and family down South and want to retire down there you may have a problem.
Having said that then move sooner rather than later and, like us enjoy the peace, lack of traffic and great communities. We are North Lincs, on the border with Notts.

BrownTrout

You get a much better pint in t'north

OldMusicGuy

BrownTrout wrote: »

You get a much better pint in t'north

Something I have never found in my many years. Too much fizzy muck up there.

Owain_Moneysaver

K80_Black wrote: »

I moved from London to York and absolutely hated it. I was too far from my friends and family,

It's only 1h51 mins to King's Cross from York by fast train.

That's only 11 minutes longer than Chesham to Epping by tube.

Admittedly it costs a bit more though.

Owain_Moneysaver

BrownTrout wrote: »

You get a much better pint in t'north

And they don't look at you funny when you take your ferret on the bus.

chelseablue

I’ve heard good things about Harrogate?

K80_Black

Spider_In_The_Bath wrote: »

What a really odd comment.

So despite the theatres and cinemas in York. The many bars, pubs and restaurants, the places of historical interest and museums, many clubs and societies (from philosophical, debating, archaeological, board game clubs, craft clubs, reading groups etc), opportunities to learn (the Unis offer many short courses and talks), the parks and gardens, local wildlife nearby, opportunity for walking and cycling, only a hours drive to the seaside, the moors, or the Dales then there really is nothing to do in York at all. :cool:

I think the above post gives a good idea that you really need to want to move for the right reasons, or you could end up hating wherever you move to.

There's one bar or club open when a chef finishes work in the evening, and they only cater to students. All the people I worked with just went to someone's house and took drugs. Maybe it's a chef thing - though that certainly didn't happen when I worked in other cities.

Just giving my experience - you can't possibly say that York has as much to see and do as London. Maybe my friends there had varied interests because places were actually open at the end of a dinner service.

Grumpelstiltskin

chelseablue wrote: »

I’ve heard good things about Harrogate?

Harrogate is very expensive and a bit 'snooty '