Living and Renting in Dover

littleowl

Does anyone live in Dover?

I am contemplating moving there and renting either an apartment or small house.

What is it like to live in Dover? Is it impossibly busy being near the cross channel ferry? Are there some areas to avoid? I have looked on several property websites but have no first hand knowledge of the area.

Any information would be really useful.

narced

Folkestone is somewhat nicer IMHO.

MissMoneypenny

narced wrote: »

Folkestone is somewhat nicer IMHO.

I'll second that.

littleowl

Thanks! -That's a start - any more details?

folkestonelisa

I live in Hawkinge just outside Folkestone and its lovely:j

tbs624

Have a look at https://www.upmystreet.com , or for a more "interesting" view on all things local try http://knowhere.co.uk

Generali

I am a snob (and proud of it!) but FWIW I reckon Dover is a hellhole. Folkstone is nicer, the countryside a little inland much better.

Dover? Just say no.

littleowl

tbs624 wrote: »

Have a look at https://www.upmystreet.com , or for a more "interesting" view on all things local try http://knowhere.co.uk

Thanks for the links - not a lot on Dover though I'm afraid.

littleowl

Generali wrote: »

I am a snob (and proud of it!) but FWIW I reckon Dover is a hellhole. Folkstone is nicer, the countryside a little inland much better.

Dover? Just say no.

Hi Generali - in what way is Dover a 'Hell Hole'?

littleowl

folkestonelisa wrote: »

I live in Hawkinge just outside Folkestone and its lovely:j

Hawkinge does look lovely - but not a great deal to rent. If you have any other recommendations I would be grateful.

Generali

littleowl wrote: »

Hi Generali - in what way is Dover a 'Hell Hole'?

Hi littleowl,

The reasons why I consider Dover a hellhole:

Few decent jobs, bad schools, run down, pubs rubbish, community fractured into them and us (different migrant and non-migrant communities).

IMO of course.

Best,

G