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Whats Millbrook, Southampton like?

Hi

I am thinking of moving to/buying a flat in W. Southampton (Millbrook area because its so easy for access to the motorway) but was wondering what its like.... any help, I'd appreciate greatly.
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  • _Andy_
    _Andy_ Posts: 11,150 Forumite
    It's pretty rough, let's say that!
  • Agreed with above.

    Just looked up what they say on up my street and they say .... <click link>

    That isn't the Millbrook that I know!
  • Sagz_2
    Sagz_2 Posts: 6,251 Forumite
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    Don't do it!
    Some days you're the dog..... most days you're the tree! :D
  • savvy
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    Depends whereabouts in Millbrook that you're looking :confused: You can find some reasonable ish spots, a lot of it is a council estate, and some of it is industrial and docks.

    It depends on your finances to what you can afford, next door is Regents Park and Shirley, again some areas are okay in Regents Park, and there's some areas to avoid in the Shirley area such as Shirley Warren ;)
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  • savvy
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    Agreed with above.

    Just looked up what they say on up my street and they say .... <click link>

    That isn't the Millbrook that I know!
    LOL no, wouldn't agree at all with that info!!! :eek:
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  • _Andy_
    _Andy_ Posts: 11,150 Forumite
    "Over time these families have built up investments in ISAs, stocks and shares or in a savings account."

    That's why there's so many IFAs in Millbrook is it? ;)
  • savvy
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    _Andy_ wrote: »

    That's why there's so many IFAs in Millbrook is it? ;)
    That's not what I would call them!! ;);)
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  • Not sure how far you want to be along the south but we moved to Fareham and are really pleased with it here. Its 2 mins from the motorway and a good area.
  • grownupgirly
    grownupgirly Posts: 143 Forumite
    edited 24 October 2010 pm31 7:54PM
    thanks, all for your quick replies!

    I am currently living with friends in Dorset, and really love it here, but there's coming a time to move on...

    So anyway, I currently cant afford anywhere in dorset and to get a property in Bournemouth (however great that would be) would make the commute to work even worse than it already is! So I thought a good compromise would be Southampton....

    I have just been trawling through RightMove and am amazed at what you can buy in Southampton for 100-140,000!

    Any more thoughts would be welcomed! :)

    Grownupgirly
  • You could try Totton, Marchwood or surrounding areas. Some parts are a bit rough but not generally as bead a Millbrook, and nearer to Ringwood etc whilst maintaining good access to the M27 for Winchester or through Romsey for Winchester via Hursley.
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