We'd like to remind Forumites to please avoid political debate on the Forum... Read More »
PLEASE READ BEFORE POSTING: Hello Forumites! In order to help keep the Forum a useful, safe and friendly place for our users, discussions around non-MoneySaving matters are not permitted per the Forum rules. While we understand that mentioning house prices may sometimes be relevant to a user's specific MoneySaving situation, we ask that you please avoid veering into broad, general debates about the market, the economy and politics, as these can unfortunately lead to abusive or hateful behaviour. Threads that are found to have derailed into wider discussions may be removed. Users who repeatedly disregard this may have their Forum account banned. Please also avoid posting personally identifiable information, including links to your own online property listing which may reveal your address. Thank you for your understanding.
Wavendon Gate, Milton Keynes, opinions?
Drummer82
Posts: 60 Forumite
Have a potential house to rent in this area, been there a few times at the weekend, seems very quiet.
However have read elsewhere the shops at walnut tree, which are a.5min walk away and would be our local go to for essentials are to be avoided as the local teenagers hang around there, and there are not so nice parts of walnut?
If it's just a few kids gathering in the evenings, I'm not bothered and we have worse here but it depends if they are intimidating or causing problems
Has anyone lived in wavendon gate/walnut tree and can tell me what is like in the evenings/during the week.
I have a 16yr old and 12yr old who will be out and about with friends alot, we are currently in hayes in west London, so has to be better surely?
Is there plenty for them to do so they stay away from trouble?
I have been wanting to move for a good few years and been unable to due to financial constraints, this opportunity has come up but with the kids at the ages they are now i want to make sure it's worth the upheaval and they will be happier.
Also I would be moving to a smaller home, so the area needs to be good to compensate for that, what do you think?
However have read elsewhere the shops at walnut tree, which are a.5min walk away and would be our local go to for essentials are to be avoided as the local teenagers hang around there, and there are not so nice parts of walnut?
If it's just a few kids gathering in the evenings, I'm not bothered and we have worse here but it depends if they are intimidating or causing problems
Has anyone lived in wavendon gate/walnut tree and can tell me what is like in the evenings/during the week.
I have a 16yr old and 12yr old who will be out and about with friends alot, we are currently in hayes in west London, so has to be better surely?
Is there plenty for them to do so they stay away from trouble?
I have been wanting to move for a good few years and been unable to due to financial constraints, this opportunity has come up but with the kids at the ages they are now i want to make sure it's worth the upheaval and they will be happier.
Also I would be moving to a smaller home, so the area needs to be good to compensate for that, what do you think?
0
Comments
-
Wavendon Gate is a nice area and had a good school there. Walnut Tree is a little older but also quite popular. Its surrounded by lots of parks and walks close by.
I drive past Walnut Tree shops quite a bit, and have never seen a huge problem with teenagers outside the shops.0 -
Thanks, I'm getting a few mixed opinions on Milton Keynes, but this area seems to get a good word.
I'm sure it's better than where I am currently (west london) I'm just hoping it is going to be worth the big move! I'm on my own with two kids and they have lived here all their lives so it's a bit daunting, I thibk I'm going to get The contracts signed this weekend, hope I'm doing the right thing!0 -
I've heard the Walnut Tree kids are a pain in the rear.
Played cricket at Walnut Tree last year and the pavilion had been vandalised to the point of being unusable.
The pub in Walnut Tree is also large and was full after the game, but atmosphere was dubious.
Mind you travel a mile in a different direction in MK and there's a very nice area with a great pub.0 -
Milton Keynes is amazing. A city in a forest....0
This discussion has been closed.
Confirm your email address to Create Threads and Reply
Categories
- All Categories
- 350K Banking & Borrowing
- 252.7K Reduce Debt & Boost Income
- 453.1K Spending & Discounts
- 243K Work, Benefits & Business
- 619.9K Mortgages, Homes & Bills
- 176.4K Life & Family
- 255.9K Travel & Transport
- 1.5M Hobbies & Leisure
- 16.1K Discuss & Feedback
- 15.1K Coronavirus Support Boards