Torn between locations in Cheshire!

[miracle0812]

Hi all!
Wondering if anyone can give me any advice or opinion over places in Cheshire we have shortlisted? They all have positives for me and my family (DH and 3 DD’s) but trying to get a perspective from someone who knows these areas! (Work no issue can do anywhere but we will need a decent primary school and secondary!) We will be renting and would ideally like 3-4 bedrooms. Somewhere good for an almost teenager as well as our toddler in terms of things to do is also important.
Thanks in advance.. here’s the list

Knutsford, Nantwich, Tarporley and outskirts of Chester!

Also agree with looking at Sandbach as the schools are excellent and there is a direct train link to Manchester.

I live in nantwich and work in northwich. I'd definitely avoid northwich and winsford like a PP said.
Nantwich is lovely though!

What about Congleton??

@miracle0812

What about Congleton??

Not as nice can be a bit rough in parts (sorry conflating people! )

Thanks @crochetcrazy1978
I’m struggling with location v type of house I don’t want a new build but that seems to be the main type of house that keeps popping up in the locations! Maybe I’m looking for something that doesn’t exist but an Edwardian/Victorian type property doesn’t ever pop up!

@miracle0812

Thanks *@crochetcrazy1978* I’m struggling with location v type of house I don’t want a new build but that seems to be the main type of house that keeps popping up in the locations! Maybe I’m looking for something that doesn’t exist but an Edwardian/Victorian type property doesn’t ever pop up!

Nantwich doesn't have a lot of Victorian Edwardian housing stock compared to say crewe. Lots of 60's and 70's and some Georgian and Tudor. Lots of modern as you say

They have built a lot of new housing around Nantwich so that will pop up but the older housing is still there.

Some of the new housing is very nice though, especially the ones near to the canal which are within walking distance of the town and lake.

I only know Nantwich and Knutsford from your list. Nantwich has a really lovely secondary school (Brine Leas).