To make a change and move to a different county?

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I've been wanting to live by the coast for a very long time. Poor pay and making ends meet in terms of bills and rent have been an obstacle, as well as I had partner who wanted to stay here inland.

I'm now in a well paid job. I mostly enjoy it though there are some things I am finding challenging at the moment. My mental health isn't very stable.

The home I live in is in an OK area. Not much going on and it's a painful, long bus commute to work. I can work remotely if my schedule allows. The house is OK, not inspiring to me though. Neighbours are rough both sides and I've had issues with noise on one side but this is OK now since the council intervened. Sitting out in the garden is not a great experience as lots of neighbours smoke weed, shout all day at their kids and play music fairly loud. Not a restful place to live. Good things are rent isn't too high and it's near bus stops and shops.

I've now seen an apartment in a seaside town. It's 60 miles from where I currently live. I could commute easily to work on the days I had to be in the office but most of all I would have a seaview and be able to walk for miles along the beach on evenings and weekends. I'm mad aren't I for even considering this?

You have to consider how long a 60 mile commute would be if there are roadworks or weather issues

When the beast from the east hit in 2018 my 11 mile drive home ended up a 4 hour commute after I had to dump my car four miles away from home and walk the rest. This was a coastal location.

No, it's a perfect idea. The only reason we survived lockdown unscathed is because we lived near a beach at the time. We could literally see the sea at the end of our road. I took long walks on the beach every day at low tide. It was marvelous!
We have since moved inland and I hate it

Given the problems you have with your neighbours I would say definitely give it a go.
I moved to the coast five years ago. The peace, light, air and slower pace of life is heaven. Whatever life throws at you you can step out and breathe it all in. I feel very lucky to live here and my mental health has improved significantly.
Bear in mind that the summers will be busier and the winters very quiet.
Also consider what you like to do ...I like to walk, cook, garden sea swim and take photos of nature...I'm an at home or in nature person. If you like museums, theatre, partying there might not be much of that where you're going.

You sound ready for a change. It's worth trying isn't it.

Thank you for your replies.

My commute is already an hour and half on a very busy bus. It'll be just less on a train and much nicer I anticipate too.

What possible reasons would you not go?

Go for it OP where you moving to?

Only reason is I have a fairly cheap rent here and my tenancy is secure. I rent from someone I know very well. I'd have to rent from an agency in the new place and I know some landlords can be arseholes, even through agencies.

Lytham 😊