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Staffordshire/derbyshire/peaks/chershire… anyone find me a location…

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Steestu · 06/12/2024 16:00

and maybe even a house?! I’m a single parent to two dc, 3 and 6. Now divorced and finally taking the step to move up north nearer family. These are the areas I’ve shortlisted. My budget for a home is 490. I would prefer a detached but not sure that’s possible. I only have my elderly parents, a couple of friends who are helping a little but basically I am on my own with looking and feel so lonely and so fed up. Any advice or suggestions would be wonderful!!

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PyongyangKipperbang · 09/12/2024 17:43

Ashbourne and Buxton are nice but can be a nightmare around Bank Holidays etc.

PyongyangKipperbang · 09/12/2024 17:41

ConfusedPuddle · 06/12/2024 16:05

I'm in Burton upon Trent. Moved from London 7 years ago. Love it here. You'd definitely get something within your budget here.

Me too!!! Lived here all my life!

Honeycrisp · 09/12/2024 14:58

Steestu · 09/12/2024 14:51

Some great ideas and I am really grateful! I will look at these tonight.

My initial thoughts are that I haven’t actually thought through the situation with travel. Maybe being too rural isn’t good!

Where would you need to travel to?

There are several decent sized towns in those areas with railway services, for example, but that might not be relevant for you.

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Steestu · 09/12/2024 14:51

Some great ideas and I am really grateful! I will look at these tonight.

My initial thoughts are that I haven’t actually thought through the situation with travel. Maybe being too rural isn’t good!

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K0OLA1D · 09/12/2024 14:16

Newcastle under Lyme. Houses are still under national average here for 3 bed semis.

Percypigsyumyum · 09/12/2024 13:58

I’d look at Dronfield. Excellent schools, good bus links, not far from Sheffield or Chesterfield and you get a bit more for your money.

Itissunnysomewhere · 09/12/2024 12:35

Are you/they no contact with their dad?
Or if they have a good relationship with him, Is he ok about the move?

My ex is an absolute arse but I am glad I didn't move away from him, even though the children don't think he is great they do like to see him in small doses regularly.

But appreciate in some cases there is no contact /exes aren't interested

Ohthedaffodils · 09/12/2024 12:21

Nantwich is lovely with good schools.

MabelMaybe · 09/12/2024 12:15

Look at the villages around Newcastle under Lyme - Madelely, Keele etc. Good access to your parents via the A500 and easy access to the motorway, plus half an hour to Crewe / Stoke's towns.

MinPinSins · 09/12/2024 11:25

This is easily doable in south Cheshire - Nantwich as a previous poster said, Congleton, Sandbach.

Your budget isn't tiny, which means there are loads available - it might be worth thinking some more about where you want to be to rule some places out.

Londonnight · 09/12/2024 11:13

Leek, Ashbourne, Uttoxeter, Rocester.

Ashbourne is getting more and more expensive now, but probably has homes in your budget. Uttoxeter is well set up for houses and schools and easy access to the A50 and the M1 and M6.
Rocester is lovely, much smaller than any of the others, but getting bigger, but still " villagey" . Not great with public transport though if you are going to want that.

Leek is a lovely town, not sure on school there, but easy access to the peaks, can get snowed in in winter though.

Bollihobs · 09/12/2024 10:58

My twopennarth is the more open your brief is the harder it actually makes your search - there are loads of lovely market towns, big villages etc etc in any area.

Put down some limits, schools, max distance to parents, access to motorways, ease of access for your children to activities as they grow up. Etc etc. Often the tighter your requirements are the easier it is to search.

Welshmonster · 09/12/2024 10:45

Your kids are young now but consider what schools they will attend when older. How will they get there? You will also then just be a taxi service for their clubs and meeting friends etc if you go too rural.

you said not to close to your parents but will they need additional care when older and you end up travelling miles to help them.

Smokedcloud · 07/12/2024 12:27

Leek

Nice area in west end of the town but also easy to walk into town centre. Great catchment area for Westwood Road and Woodcroft primary schools. Also close to the middle and high schools, right in front of the park:
https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/155053571#/?channel=RES_BUY

5 mins on foot from Woodcroft Primary school and nice quiet end of town https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/154699460#/?channel=RES_BUY

This one is in a much desired street also great for schools https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/154021880#/?channel=RES_BUY

I used to live in Leek and absolutely loved it. One day I'll move back, such a good community feeling there 😍

Esdale · 06/12/2024 22:53

My two recommendations for good schools would be:

Barton under Needwood - John Taylor catchment area.

Duffield - Ecclesbourne catchment area.

bananamum13 · 06/12/2024 22:45

Matlock/Darley Dale/Bakewell - close to the Peaks, and close to Chesterfield, Derby, Sheffield & Nottingham.

Jk987 · 06/12/2024 22:42

I'd base yourself near your parents and/or close friends. They may not be able to offer much practical help but they will be there for much needed support.

Will the kids Dad be having them? You want a reasonable journey to him in that case. You won't want your kids having a 4 hour car ride every weekend.

mum2jakie · 06/12/2024 22:28

I came to say Leek in Staffs too! Great for that age group- lovely schools and lots going on locally.

Puzzledandpissedoff · 06/12/2024 22:02

Ashbourne

4 beds, 2 en suites, family room, conservatory: https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/146183720#/?channel=RES_BUY

4 beds, also has play/family room and conservatory: https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/86455005#/?channel=RES_BUY

4 beds, much cheaper and lovely house/plot: https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/149560412#/?channel=RES_BUY

If you're set on 3 beds the prices are obviously even less ...

Puzzledandpissedoff · 06/12/2024 21:51

North Derbyshire - change from your budget and no work needed:

www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/146556461#/?channel=RES_BUY

Emmadaily · 06/12/2024 21:43

And another for leek here to.