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Erith Quarry

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Adun · 13/10/2019 18:26

Good evening lovely people, pls I need ur honest advise about these area Erith. Currently renting a one bed room flat with 2kids and husband at central london. We found a lovely 3ded room house at erith quarry, I dont know anything about dis area and I'm a bit worried. Pls how save is dis area DD start nursery as well, I leave home really early around 3am and back really late 2pm sometimes. Do u recommend erith? Thanks

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Xtype1 · 10/07/2023 21:15

Hi all,

I’m new to the site so please be kind 😀

At the begging of the year I reserved one of the new apartment plots at the Quarry that was meant to be completed by end of Summer 2023…we were recently told it’s been delayed by over 6 months and now likely to not be completed until Jan/Feb 2024…due to issues with procuring materials and builders…I’m cutting it’s very fine with my mortgage offer that’s will expire in early 2024….anyone else buying one of the quarry apartments and fed up with the many ongoing delays?

Thanks 😀

Ernani · 22/06/2022 15:40

New homes are again up for sale in the Quarry. Seems really nice and location seems OK compared to other areas in London. It is a close community and they even have their own school. Other good/outstanding schools also available nearby. Any specific reasons why we should avoid this location?

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Adun · 29/10/2019 17:25

The closest station is bounds Green and Arons Grove. Thanks

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Adun · 29/10/2019 16:45

Hi mumsnet, I am back again. Thanks to ur advice regarding erith. We are back on house hunting but could not find anything with our budget at some of the area u suggested. Hubby found a lovely place at North london Bowes Road precisely, it easy to get 2 work too. What do u guys think about dis area, I know nothing about North London

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Lightsabre · 15/10/2019 08:47

I think the problem is a shiny new build will not compare to an older property that might need some work. However, with your criteria, you are probably going to have to compromise somewhere; location vs safety. There are lots of new build areas (Springfield Park) near Gravesend for example but this will mean a longer journey. On a £400K budget it will be difficult to find a house within 45 minutes travel to central London. Did you look in DA15?

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Adun · 14/10/2019 18:51

Have just check all dis areas, cant find anything I like within my price range. It just so frustrating I really like the show home I saw at erith, but the area is the problem Sad. I dont need anything social I just want a save environment for me and my family

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Ginqueen20 · 14/10/2019 18:42

Don’t do it, the crime rate is high it’s not a place I’d want to be out at 3am. Look at Bexleyheath, crayford or bexley village, local to Erith and much nicer.

Pinkflipflop85 · 14/10/2019 18:23

You might struggle to get a decent 3 bed in welling with your budget though.

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Adun · 14/10/2019 15:22

Thanks everyone. One luv Smile

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WarmSausageTea · 14/10/2019 14:56

DP’s cousin lives in Welling, and it has a lot going for it; good transport links and high street, house prices not crazy. Also a decent football team. If I was going to move back to London, I’d have it as an option.

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Adun · 14/10/2019 14:33

Will have a look at New eltham, dont really like swanley(apologies to anyone living there)

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TeddybearBaby · 14/10/2019 14:27

Swanley could work too.....

TeddybearBaby · 14/10/2019 14:24

Cheaper than Sidcup as well because it’s in zone 4.

TeddybearBaby · 14/10/2019 14:23

Was going to recommend dartford and Greenhithe but just saw your last message. New eltham might be good!

JorisBonson · 14/10/2019 14:21

Are you reliant on public transport for your early starts?

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Adun · 14/10/2019 14:20

Thanks for the support guys, will check all dis area. Dartford is too far, need to get to work for 5am. Even if it a 3bedroom flat in london will definitely compromise on dat

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Lightsabre · 14/10/2019 13:50

A cheaper area is BR5/6 - St Mary's Cray - close to Orpington. Good journey into London but I think the local comps are not great. There are super selective Grammar schools close by and in the neighbouring Boroughs.
Dartford also worth a look - Crossrail will eventually extend there but the journey's slightly longer than from Erith.

JorisBonson · 14/10/2019 13:48

DA15 side would work

inwood · 14/10/2019 13:47

If you can't compromise on space you have to compromise on location. Not many other places where you will get a 3 bed semi in your budget. We've chosen a smaller house precisely because I don't want to live somewhere like Erith. I can't think of anywhere in the SE where you will get that in your budget.

Lightsabre · 14/10/2019 13:46

Look in the DA15 side of Sidcup - there are many houses around or below that price range. Safe area, green and good schools. Or a few in DA14. There are some ex Local authority properties in SE9 (Eltham) or Plumstead Common around that budget too.

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Adun · 14/10/2019 13:39

@TeddybearBaby thanks I just check, it too expensive. My budget is between 380-400 for a 3bedroom semi detached

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TeddybearBaby · 14/10/2019 12:26

Sidcup is good but maybe too expensive...... bexleyheath would be a cheaper but still nice alternative. Both have good schools.

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Adun · 14/10/2019 12:25

Thanks will have a look Smile

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JorisBonson · 14/10/2019 12:23

Sidcup for sure. Just moved here from Bexleyheath (not the worlds biggest move). Loads going on, some decent bars and really good restaurants popping up, 20 minutes to London Bridge.

Pinkflipflop85 · 14/10/2019 11:16

Look at welling, bexleyheath, sidcup