We currently live in the area I grew up in which had about 17,000 people living in it. It’s a “bad” area and the school is bottom in our county. Growing up here I know what it’s like and I dislike it so we do want to move and have been looking for 1 year.
I’m currently a SAHM and OH works from home or travels abroad.
We had decided on 2 areas.
Area 1 - 4 miles away (so still not a great area) but it’s better than the one we are in. Has decent schools and a train station and has easy links into the city centre. 2 close family members live here and others are 5 minute drive away. Houses rarely come up and we’ve had none that we’re interested in for 1 year.
Area 2 - 12 miles away. Outstanding school and a small village of 7,000 people. Lots of local shops and cafes. Several new builds building in the area which we really like the look of. No family in immediate area. Nearest train station is 6 miles away. 25 minute drive for family to visit although we would have a spare bedroom to sleep over.
We are very nearly buying a house in area 2 but then have a wobble and think “am I making a mistake?” I hate living where I grew up and in a way would love a fresh start which area 2 would give us. We had a friend that has already moved there so do know 1 person in the area.
What do you think?