I'm sick and tired of my job in London. Someone said getting up every day was like a cheese grater to the soul, and that's exactly how I feel. I don't have time to do things like I like (without sacrificing sleep) and I live in a mouldy flat with DP. Every stereotype you can think of.
DP was looking at jobs (NHS) and saw a hospital in Plymouth was advertising and is thinking of applying for it. I'm not sure how serious he was, he said it in a kind of, fuck it, let's pack it in and live by the sea kind of way.
I've been looking at houses and they are SO AFFORDABLE! In theory we could survive on his salary alone, which is very exciting. Obviously I will want a job, but the idea is still incredible, given that we can only afford a tiny shared ownership flat in London if we were to buy.
Only trouble is, I've only ever passed through Plymouth in the train and coach to Cornwall, so I have no idea what it's really like. I don't know where to look, which areas are nice, good for schools, etc etc. No DC yet, but definitely in the pipeline for the next 5 years.
Can any MNtters (especially if you relocated to Plymouth) shed some light on what it's like to live there and which areas to avoid, etc?
AIBU?
To move to Plymouth?
PaintingOwls · 09/02/2018 11:01
I'm from Devon, parents from London. Do not move to Plymouth. It is cheap for a reason! I live in Bristol now, I'd compromise with Exeter, as its still close to the coast. Actually Exeter is closer to much nicer beaches. Plymouth is grimy and is a big stinking city still, just with a few polluted pebbly bits 
Don't be fooled by the fact it's by the sea! There are no beaches or coastal walks really just a dockyard and harbour sort of place. It's what tempted me to move here and now I'm stuck forever 
. If you still wanted the job at the hospital though and could afford it, it may be nice to move just outside of Plymouth in Devon of Cornwall and commute? Good luck with it all x
@BettyBooJustDoinTheDoo this is so true. Exeter is a bit more pricey (though compared to London would still seem cheap to the op i reckon!) but her house in Exeter will increase in value hugely over the next few years, where as in Plymouth . God I hate Plymouth. Awful choice of a place to live, ITS TOO FAR SOUTH OP! never go further into Devon then Exeter if your thinking of children as well, they will thank you when they are older. Plymouth its literally the end of the line 
As for the hospital, i'd do some research like suggested by the other poster @GreyCloudsToday
It has had a lot of problems. My mother nursed there for a time, you couldn't double her pay to return. Plymouth is cheap because it's not very pleasant. Fine if your local and it's the only option ect, but to choose to move there is crazy. There are no beaches there either! wages are also very very low you do realize in the south hams?
So the house prices seem good compared to London (where wouldn't frankly!) but they are still actually un-affordable for locals as the wages are so disgustingly low.
You need to move somewhere which has the things you've actually listed that you want. And again, do not get hoodwinked by the deep south west and cornwall, unemployment, poverty, social problems ect, these areas are really quite deprived and not the 'postcard' you see in the summer.
These are very conservative/ukip areas too remember. Please do not move to Plymouth it's like the end of the world there unless your studying or have family connections/or are a local
Well we are about to move back to Plymouth and have got a house in Plymouth Hoe. My whole family come from Plymouth, as do I originally but we moved away to Exeter when I was 10 and now at 33 with 2 children I am moving back.
There are doig a regeneration scheme at the moment to include an IMAX, new musuem, library etc called The Box close to the town. I don't think there is anything wrong with it. It is hardly a hellhole, especially if you stay away from North Prospect, St Buedox, Union Street, certain parts of Devonport. There are lots of lovely areas such as the Hoe, The Barbican, Lipson, Peverell, some
Parts of Mutley, Mannamead, Hartley. There is a lot to do there.
It was very badly bombed in the war unfortunately and a lot of the rebuilt houses and buildings are not very attractive. There are a number of comservation areas though where the architecture is beautiful.
You can definitely get much more house for your money (about half the price of Exeter). I am buying, after my last purchase in Launceston fell through, a 6 bed 4 storey victorian house in a conservation area. The street is practically untouched and is beautiful. I can walk into the centre of town in 10 minutes, Plymouth Hoe in 2 mins, the beautiful greenary, The Barbican, aquarium etc. Lots for my little ones to do. When I lived there I used to do so many clubs growing up. Ice skating, skiing, horse riding, a fantastic library that had a wonderful Saturday club etc.
If you do decide to look at moving there then feel free to message me if you need any info on certain areas. Like any city, as long as you know the right areas there are no issues. Great transport links,next to cornwall, half hour to the beach etc. Good luck 
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