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Living in Newcastle vs Liverpool.

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SetInStone · 19/05/2022 12:31

I've been planning a move for some time. It's been delayed a few times by Covid, illness and having to become a carer for a family member but hopefully once I have said relative's estate and additional support in place then I can move.

I'm looking to move to or around a city. Probably one of the relatively larger cities. Newcastle and Liverpool are on my list. Liverpool is my current favourite because I fell in love with it when visiting. Budget is 680K and I'm looking for 2-3 bedrooms. If I can spend less then all the better. Decent public transport would be preferable.

I've no kids to worry about. Any thoughts on either city would be appreciated. TIA

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SetInStone · 19/05/2022 13:08

I forgot to add that I WFH so I've no commute but I still would like good public transport as I don't drive.

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SetInStone · 19/05/2022 19:05

Shameless bump because I'd really appreciate any thoughts/advice on either city.

TIA

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StColumbofNavron · 19/05/2022 19:10

Replying only to say that when I think of moving (from London) these are my top two cities to move to as well. I spent a lot of time with the high ups in Newcastle Council in a previous job and I have to say their vision, love for and ambition for the city is astonishing and the tour we went on really highlighted this. I also visited Liverpool with this job and they are also doing great things. I don’t know an awful lots about public transport in Liverpool but in Newcastle it was fantastic and can (should you wish) take you to the sea. Living by the sea, but commutable to town if I wanted would sway me to Newcastle.

YellowHpok · 19/05/2022 19:11

You'll find plenty in Liverpool for that budget. Focus on areas near the main train lines. I'd suggest Mossley Hill, Allerton and Aigburth. All of these have good train links into the city centre

SliceOfCakeCupOfTea · 19/05/2022 19:15

You would get a very lovely house for that budget.

My friend just bought a stunning 4 bed detached house in a very desirable area for £260k

SliceOfCakeCupOfTea · 19/05/2022 19:15

Sorry, in Newcastle that should say.

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SetInStone · 19/05/2022 20:30

Thank you all. I appreciate any help.

I'll check out those areas mentioned and I'll look more into the transport system in each. I know that Newcastle has the Metro which is great. I'm still leaning towards Liverpool but I'm very interested in Newcastle too.

I do love how relatively compact Liverpool's city centre is and the easy access to Manchester and Chester but the thought of being closer to the beaches in Newcastle is also appealing and it's closer to my home town.

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SetInStone · 20/05/2022 19:21

Apologies for all of the questions but I wondered if anyone has an opinion on which city is better for culture, particularly theatre and museums? Also large concerts or does Manchester tend to get the big names? I'm sure that they're both great but I wondered if one has the edge in that respect?

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Amei · 20/05/2022 19:53

There's several beaches in Liverpool too, and many more across the water on the Wirral! Crosby, Formby, Hoylake, the list goes on. There are also lots of lovely parks, Sefton, Calderstones ect. With a budget like that you'll get a lovely house in south Liverpool, which is areas such as Allerton, aigburth ect. I live in Liverpool and I love it x

StColumbofNavron · 20/05/2022 21:01

i didn’t know that about Liverpool, I knew it was by the river which is a huge plus for me, but I wasn’t aware of beaches.

I am envious OP, I’m not in a position to move and both of these places are wonderful.

FancyFelix · 20/05/2022 21:11

Absolute no brainer for me - Newcastle every time! Really never understood the appeal of Liverpool, have been many times but it just doesn't do it for me at all. Newcastle is lovely, and so close to the beautiful Northumberland coast. And the public transport is better than Liverpool too, both in the city and getting to/from it

loobylou44 · 20/05/2022 21:16

I'm from Newcastle and my husband from Liverpool. They're both fantastic cities to live in and visit. If I had to choose then I would select somewhere like Tynemouth on the coast near Newcastle. Easy access to Newcastle and all that it offers by road or public transport and close to one of the most stunning coastlines in England.

AuntyMabelandPippin · 20/05/2022 21:16

Liverpool is fabulous, but as a native Geordie I'd always say Newcastle.

There's tons of culture, you're half an hour away from beaches, about the same from picturesque Northumberland, and it's full of lovely friendly Geordies, what's not to love?

BobbinHood · 20/05/2022 21:55

Public transport and access to the coast are much better in Newcastle. Both are fantastic cities though.

Maytodecember · 20/05/2022 22:01

Liverpool museums are superb. Theatres, numerous art galleries inc Tate North. Music— everywhere.
For coastline you have from Crosby northwards. Easy drive to the Lakes.
To the south Chester, North Wales.
Train travel within Liverpool is easy and there are good connections to Crosby, Formby etc…
Depending on the style of house you want Allerton, Grassendale, Mosley Hill are nice areas with good public transport.

EddieHowesBlackandWhiteArmy · 20/05/2022 22:05

Liverpool is lovely but Newcastle every time and with that budget I’d live in Whitley Bay, Cullercoats or Tynemouth and be 20 mins from Newcastle by metro and have the beautiful beaches on my doorstep.

HSKAT · 20/05/2022 22:10

Newcastle. With a house along the coast, the places pp mentioned.
There is afew theatres in Newcastle, one being in Whitley bay at the coast, one in Heaton and another in the city centre.
Concerts, we have the arena and the o2, both get big names on.
Museums, we go to the ones in town and we enjoy it, my child does too.

EddieHowesBlackandWhiteArmy · 20/05/2022 22:11

Oh and Newcastle you have the Sage and the arena as music venues, plus the city hall and the theatre royal - we’re going to see Book of Mormon there in a few weeks. Some really big acts, Ed Sheeran etc play at St James Park where the mighty Newcastle United play.

We have the Baltic art gallery and the Laing, science museum and the discovery museum, we’re a small but vibrant city that I bloody love being from.

SlightlyGeordieJohn · 20/05/2022 22:16

SetInStone · 19/05/2022 12:31

I've been planning a move for some time. It's been delayed a few times by Covid, illness and having to become a carer for a family member but hopefully once I have said relative's estate and additional support in place then I can move.

I'm looking to move to or around a city. Probably one of the relatively larger cities. Newcastle and Liverpool are on my list. Liverpool is my current favourite because I fell in love with it when visiting. Budget is 680K and I'm looking for 2-3 bedrooms. If I can spend less then all the better. Decent public transport would be preferable.

I've no kids to worry about. Any thoughts on either city would be appreciated. TIA

That’s a very healthy budget for Newcastle. Do you want to live in the city centre or further out?

Newcastle is very different so some other towns in this respect as there’s not a premium for living in the middle. It’s so easy to commute in that most people with money choose to get something bigger a bit further out.

We’ve got a house right in the middle, which we love, but most of my friends live out in commuter towns nearby, which all tend to be lovely places to live.

For a budget like yours you can be looking at some quite nice places such as Tynemouth, Ponteland or Morpeth.

greengoose21b · 20/05/2022 22:24

Both great cities, and they have a lot of similar features but it's got to be Liverpool.

  1. It is so much warmer than Newcastle. The East coast really does get bitingly cold, whereas Liverpool has a microclimate that often means it's warmer and misses out on snow.
  1. It's a great city on its own, but if you need Manchester (for the airport, or particular concerts) it's only half an hour away...and London by train is just a shade over 2 hours vs 3 from Newcastle.

On the other things...great people, beaches, proximity to countryside, lots of nightlife, museums and culture..then the two places are mirror images of each other.

SlightlyGeordieJohn · 20/05/2022 22:29

greengoose21b · 20/05/2022 22:24

Both great cities, and they have a lot of similar features but it's got to be Liverpool.

  1. It is so much warmer than Newcastle. The East coast really does get bitingly cold, whereas Liverpool has a microclimate that often means it's warmer and misses out on snow.
  1. It's a great city on its own, but if you need Manchester (for the airport, or particular concerts) it's only half an hour away...and London by train is just a shade over 2 hours vs 3 from Newcastle.

On the other things...great people, beaches, proximity to countryside, lots of nightlife, museums and culture..then the two places are mirror images of each other.

It does rain a lot more in Liverpool than in Newcastle, though.

Perfectlystill · 20/05/2022 22:31

Much less rain on Newcastle, friendlier people by miles, and better countryside and coast outside the city.

No brainer.

(I do like Liverpool as well but Newcastle just beats it on every score IMO)

tigerbear · 20/05/2022 22:45

Newcastle, without a doubt.
very biased, as I’m from there (and would move back tomorrow if I could), but the quality of life is incredible.
Excellent restaurants, at least 4 theatres, plus The Sage music venue, lovely art galleries, easy to get everywhere, and close to the best beaches in the country.

I’m very jealous OP!!!

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lovelychops · 20/05/2022 23:05

Liverpool every day !
Such a rich history and diverse groups of people. So many beaches, docks, new and upcoming areas like baltic and tobacco warehouse area. Spoilt for choice with museums, parks, theatres, gigs. The food / independent scene is really thriving too. Good for shopping and this is just mostly in the city centre.
In other areas you'd look for buying a house such as Aigburth, Allerton, woolton you also have good parks and pubs and restaurants.

There's good bus services and trains all over the city. The airport too.

So yeah, Liverpool hands down !

Oodlesofdoodlescockapoodles · 20/05/2022 23:10

I live in a coastal town just outside Newcastle, and absolutely love it. The quality of life here is amazing, particularly if you're outdoorsy. Surfing, sea swimming, hiking in Northumberland. Lots of indie shops, cafes and restraunts and the friendliest, most helpful people around. I can't imagine moving here and feeling any regret

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