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To consider moving to Epsom: how is it like?

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IncyWincySpy · 19/03/2023 15:19

Posting here too for traffic:
DH and I are considering relocating to Epsom in order to be able to buy our first property. We currently live in London and have 1 DD who is 3yo. We don’t have a massive budget but should be enough to get us either a small house or a nice maisonette there.
I have done a bit of research but keen to hear from those who know the area well. How is it living there? Main things for us are:

commute (for school pick ups etc): I saw there are 2 trains from Wloo after 4pm that would take me there on time to collect DD from nursery/school clubs before 6pm closing time. Are these reliable?
safety: I was reading that it is one of the most “dangerous” towns in Surrey but it doesn’t seem that way based on people comments. Is it just because of size? I know Guildford is one of the most “dangerous” towns too but I’d happily live there for example
schools: good primaries and secondaries and a wide array of childcare arrangements as we work ft
community/diversity: we are european and currently live in London, would love to be in a place with a variety of nationalities and backgrounds; is it one of those 90% white middle class British?

Any other info on best areas etc is well accepted; will need to be walkable distance from station. Budget is around half a million max.

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IncyWincySpy · 19/03/2023 15:37

@Greenshake according to Surrey crime reports

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Greenshake · 19/03/2023 15:35

“Dangerous” according to who? Redhill is far worse than both, and Epsom is worse that Guildford.

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IncyWincySpy · 19/03/2023 15:35

@OneTC ok thanks, I’ll check. Based on what I have read and heard, Epsom has a nicer feel to Sutton which is more “rough” but will have a look.

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OneTC · 19/03/2023 15:33

There's nice places to live in Sutton but the town isn't great. But nor is Epsom. Equal chance of getting your head kicked in on a Saturday (very low) in either

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IncyWincySpy · 19/03/2023 15:30

@OneTC what do you mean? I have hear that Sutton is quite rough.
We need somewhere with a good commute

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IncyWincySpy · 19/03/2023 15:29

@Rockbird thank you! We are in London now so can’t afford to buy here. I can see some 2 bed properties in Epsom for £450K-£500K which would be our budget, at least based on rightmove. Is it not realistic? We are ftb

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OneTC · 19/03/2023 15:29

It's not dangerous it's just a bit parochial and shit.

Move to Wallington, carshalton or a nicer bit of Sutton

Rockbird · 19/03/2023 15:25

It's definitely not a dangerous town. Sure there is the odd fight outside the tiny nightclub and it has its less desirable areas like all towns but we're really happy here. There is a large choice of really good schools, a decent town centre, lots of restaurants, theatre, cinema etc. Good links into London as you know and easy to get to the coast etc.

Housing can be very expensive though.