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If you could move anywhere in England…?

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Greyscreendream · 22/05/2023 19:31

Where would you choose and why?

I’m coming out of a long term relationship and am after a fresh start in a new area, currently in the Home Counties.

I love the countryside and would want to be close to green space. Would also like to be closer to the sea if possible.

I’m looking to be in a town or nearby, with good schools and affordable housing. My budget is £350k for a three bed, but could push this slightly for the right house.

This isn’t really an AIBU but I was hoping you guys could suggest some areas I may not have thought of. It’s so daunting when you can literally choose anywhere…!!

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DammitOedipus · 22/05/2023 19:33

Ely, Cambridgeshire is excellent. An hour from the sea, loads of countryside, part of the Fens. A 3 bed for 350k is entirely doable.

Memyselfandtheothers · 22/05/2023 19:35

West Northumberland. I made the move here and would never go anywhere else. Beautiful villages surrounded by countryside, also some of the most beautiful beaches are a stones throw away. The house prices are great and you’d get a good house for that money. You’re not far out of Newcastle or from the beautiful Lake District in Cumbria and you can venture to Scotland for a day trip.

RuthTopp · 22/05/2023 19:36

North East coast lovely countryside as well. West Cumbria ( hills , lakes & sea )

Westfacing · 22/05/2023 19:40

As you mention good schools, can you literally choose to go anywhere - what about the children's access to their father?

GreeboIsMySpiritAnimal · 22/05/2023 19:48

North Yorkshire. There's some gorgeous places which will give you access to countryside and sea. Look up North York Moors on Rightmove.

Relentlessbollox · 22/05/2023 19:50

Norfolk? Countryside, broads and beaches

Parisj · 22/05/2023 19:54

Southsea, nice sea front, lots going on, a short walk to Portsmouth. Also near the South Downs and Winchester. I don't know the area well though! Just loved it on a short visit and noticed that there's houses around about your price range.

InsomniacVampire · 22/05/2023 20:02

Liverpool because it is seemingly full of hot guys.

FormerlySpeckledyHen · 22/05/2023 20:04

Memyselfandtheothers · 22/05/2023 19:35

West Northumberland. I made the move here and would never go anywhere else. Beautiful villages surrounded by countryside, also some of the most beautiful beaches are a stones throw away. The house prices are great and you’d get a good house for that money. You’re not far out of Newcastle or from the beautiful Lake District in Cumbria and you can venture to Scotland for a day trip.

Great shout.

InsomniacVampire · 22/05/2023 20:05

I realise I totally miseed the point too.

feellikeanalien · 22/05/2023 20:10

Memyselfandtheothers · 22/05/2023 19:35

West Northumberland. I made the move here and would never go anywhere else. Beautiful villages surrounded by countryside, also some of the most beautiful beaches are a stones throw away. The house prices are great and you’d get a good house for that money. You’re not far out of Newcastle or from the beautiful Lake District in Cumbria and you can venture to Scotland for a day trip.

Totally agree. You get the best of all worlds. DD and I drove up to Kielder last weekend, a very short drive from us but beautiful forest and countryside. Last month we were at a concert at the Sage in Gateshead. There are also beautiful beaches. As Memyselfandtheothers said I wouldn't live anywhere else.

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Greyscreendream · 22/05/2023 20:12

@Westfacing he had returned to his birth country and has no plans to return, so yes anywhere.

thanks for all your suggestions so far I should have mentioned that I’m wary of going too far north as will be difficult to visit friends. Ideally as far north as Sheffield/Birmingham ish.

Any towns you can recommend investigating as I’m keen to find somewhere that can meet my daughter’s needs as she gets older (and I don’t become a taxi service)?

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VioletladyGrantham · 22/05/2023 20:16

Deep in the New Forest.

YoucancallmeKAREN · 22/05/2023 20:19

Northumberland. Having lived in many counties in England this is the only one i would go back to. But to be fair i would go just over the border.

Keroppi · 22/05/2023 20:22

Hmm based on what you say probably
Dorset
Hamsphire
Winchester
Chichester

JoeLovesGina · 22/05/2023 20:23

Cromer or Sheringham in Norfolk.

AnAngelAtMyTableWithMe · 22/05/2023 20:23

I like Dorset too

RoseMartha · 22/05/2023 20:24

Cornwall
Or
Devon
Failing that I like the Lake District and Isle of Wight is quirky.

Knickerthief1 · 22/05/2023 20:26

West Wales - Pembrokeshire

DisforDarkChocolate · 22/05/2023 20:27

I'd move to Bloomsbury. Never gonna happen so I'll settle for Thirsk.

hellsbells99 · 22/05/2023 20:27

Chester

DisforDarkChocolate · 22/05/2023 20:28

Forgot the why.

It's a lovely little town, surrounded by countryside. Not that far to the beach. It has a main line train station.

GettingStuffed · 22/05/2023 20:29

Theoretically we're in the same position but it's turning into a conversation about Exeter, probably of the table, a seaside resort in Somerset with my daughter in the area of near Cardiff near aging dad. Does it have to be England as Cardiff area fits your bill.

LimitIsUp · 22/05/2023 20:32

DammitOedipus · 22/05/2023 19:33

Ely, Cambridgeshire is excellent. An hour from the sea, loads of countryside, part of the Fens. A 3 bed for 350k is entirely doable.

I just couldn't. Countryside is so flat and depressing (I grew up in the area)

LimitIsUp · 22/05/2023 20:34

Keroppi · 22/05/2023 20:22

Hmm based on what you say probably
Dorset
Hamsphire
Winchester
Chichester

I agree (I live here), but £350K is not going to cut it

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