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AIBU to want to go north?

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CountArthursgroupie · 30/05/2018 18:50

I'm due to retire in a few years, and there's no way I can afford my present rent. Northern rents are much fairer, but where to go? I've hardly gone north of Watford in my life! Can you MNers recommend anywhere? Have any of you made a similar change of location?

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Carlottagiudicelli · 15/07/2024 14:55

@Lincslady53 it's not a problem getting to know people here, everyone stops to chat.

Carlottagiudicelli · 15/07/2024 14:51

Haven't been to Newcastle yet, but the Toon Tour is next on my list when there's a sunny day 🌞.

EKnaring · 15/07/2024 14:39

I live in Newcastle and love it! I’m from Cumbria but moved over here in 2017 for uni and stayed ever since

Carlottagiudicelli · 15/07/2024 14:38

I chose Durham - well, it chose me because the rent is so affordable and because it's so beautiful and green. Of course the reason it's green is because of all the rain... Thank you to everyone who gave advice and good wishes, and to the one who accused me of driving prices up, go and boil your head.

Lincslady53 · 15/07/2024 06:28

If you like rain, come to Lancashire. We have at least 47 different types of drizzle. Apart from that, or maybe because of that, we have some lovely countryside, just a short trip from any of the major towns or cities. The main thing to consider, wherever you move, is how are you going to meet people? Most areas have a U3A group, check them out on line before you choose where to move. Doesn't matter where you move to, if you don't know anyone it can be lonely.

AnnaL94 · 15/07/2024 03:23

Shamelessly parking for unofficial OP’s update! @Carlottagiudicelli

Please say you chose Yorkshire?❤

Minimili · 15/07/2024 03:18

thatmustbenigelwiththebrie · 31/05/2018 07:13

What about Kendal? In the Lake District almost, but a town with the services you'll need, very close to the M6 so quick to get around the country, a train station. Lovely scenery.

It never stops raining, literally has rained almost every day for a year.

It’s also expensive to rent property. My friend pays £700pm for a one bedroom flat.

On the plus side like you said its got rail service direct to London, Manchester, Leeds etc…

Low crime rate (but big drug problem)

On the Scottish border so best of all worlds, with beautiful scenery.

Its just the constant, constant rain.

I guess that’s how those lakes got there!

Edit because I realised OP has already moved. I’m so glad you are happy 🙂

MrsDoylesLastTeabag · 15/07/2024 02:32

Beeinalily · 15/07/2024 00:04

I moved to Cockfield, a little village near Bishop Auckland. Now about the accent - I was prepared not to understand other people, what I didn't realise was that a lot of people have trouble with my broad Cockney!

County Durham! Lovely country! So glad it worked out well, OP.

(Us Laaaaaahndoners? what Cockney accent?!)

Beeinalily · 15/07/2024 00:04

I moved to Cockfield, a little village near Bishop Auckland. Now about the accent - I was prepared not to understand other people, what I didn't realise was that a lot of people have trouble with my broad Cockney!

MrsDoylesLastTeabag · 14/07/2024 21:59

Carlottagiudicelli · 08/07/2024 15:34

Found this thread while looking for something else, it was me with a previous name. It's the best decision I ever made! 😀

Ooh, exciting, I love an update! Where did you move to?

tuvamoodyson · 14/07/2024 21:31

CountArthursgroupie · 30/05/2018 21:34

I don't drive, so good public transport is a must. I've thought about Scotland but I'm worried I won't understand what people are saying! As for family, l don't have any, and find it hard to make friends. So I'll just please myself.

We speak English, you’ll be fine.

katycb · 14/07/2024 21:26

Ah where did you end up? I'm one-of the people who told you to move to Newcastle....I still would too!

Carlottagiudicelli · 08/07/2024 15:34

Found this thread while looking for something else, it was me with a previous name. It's the best decision I ever made! 😀

Carlottagiudicelli · 22/06/2021 15:10

Well, I'm doing it. Broadstairs in Kent to Bishop Auckland in Durham.

JillWoodhead · 16/05/2021 21:32

We live in North Derbyshire. The countryside is stunningly beautiful, house prices are fairly reasonable, and people are super friendly. Why not look at some of the small towns and villages between Sheffield and York/Leeds? Hebden Bridge is full of arty shops and galleries, Skipton is a very pretty town. Once the lockdown is over, get yourself up here for a couple of weeks and have a scout around!

JudgeJ · 16/05/2021 20:39

@RedHelenB

It'll be colder! I love where I live in Yorkshire. Really is God's own country and judging by the influx of southern accents more are realising this!
Then stop encouraging them to move North, they'll ruin property prices. If the OP is thinking of moving North she needs to realise that there are some eye-wateringly expensive places, it's not all Coronation Street.
Carlottagiudicelli · 16/05/2021 19:20

Old, old zombie thread, but could I ask what Mumsnetters think of Bishop Auckland or Ferryhill?

hadenough · 31/05/2018 22:27

Definitely Scotland.

The provision of public services is much better, and the Scottish government is far more progressive than that of the rest of the UK, especially with access to free personal care and prescriptions.

Don't worry about the accent! - It actually varies a lot, but in somewhere like Edinburgh, I can't see you'd ever have a problem understanding something.

donquixotedelamancha · 31/05/2018 22:08

@QueenDoris :-)

QueenDoris · 31/05/2018 22:01

@donquixotedelamancha

I honestly imagine nobody south of Birmingham forming interpersonal relationships.

It's amazing that southerners actually reproduce

beltanelove · 31/05/2018 21:55

Try Lancaster OP, it’s great and lots of people make a conscious decision to move here. Lots of community events, classes and clubs etc.

itchyknees · 31/05/2018 21:48

QueenDoris you are SO bad!Grin

Aspatria, anyone? Happy birthday uncle Dad?!

QueenDoris · 31/05/2018 21:47

Barrow in Furness is lovely, and well connected to the rest of the country

donquixotedelamancha · 31/05/2018 19:08

How silly. Don't people get tired of north–south cliches?

Yes, that was a deadly serious comment. I honestly imagine nobody south of Birmingham forming interpersonal relationships.

DarlingNikita · 31/05/2018 17:21

find it hard to make friends That's because you live down South.

How silly. Don't people get tired of north–south cliches?

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