What is life like in St. Michael's Estate in Colchester

[rain790]

Hi there,

My husband and I are moving to Colchester for his next posting. We've been given housing in St. Michael's Estate which I know is the place we had to avoid.

It's too late now and I'm worried. Can someone please reassure and tell me what life and housing is like in St. Michael's?

We actually didn't get any pictures of the house before choosing it and had a look only yesterday, it was small and full of rubbish and definitely not ready for us to move in.
Freaking out so bad. Please talk to me!

Rain maybe silly question but are you on Facebook? There is a page called married quarters-r-us. I don't know Colchester but there is bound to be members on there that can give you some advice.

Not a silly question at all and in fact, I am no longer on Facebook. I guess I may have to reconsider that.
Thank you for replying!

No worries, I dip in and out of fb but for things like this I think it is invaluable. You will get very honest opinions ime. Good luck with your move

Hi Rain790

Just seen this post.

My husband is in the Army and we spent six years living on St Michael's estate and found it great!! We were very lucky as we were tucked away in a little cul de sac so was nice and quiet but never had any problems there at all. Great location as your about 10 mins from town centre and 10 mins from Tollgate retail park/motorway/zoo etc.

In fact, we loved our posting so much we just bought our first home in Colchester back in September and not too far from St Michael's.

Don't hesitate to shout if you have any questions! xXx

Thank you very much!

Thanks so much for your reply. I am glad to hear from you. Sounds like I have plenty to look forward to!
I almost wish you were still there haha. Always nice to meet people who enjoy where they're posted.
What mostly scared me was the state of our assigned house when we came to move in! But I'm hoping like you and others have said, we enjoy our new adventure in Colchester.

Hi please can someone give me some advice as I need to make a big choice I have two children, 5 year old and a 10 month old I currently live in London and my partner is in training...
he will be posted in Colchester.
we are entitled to marriage quarters and I just want to know how everything works... are the houses in good condition (Morden) and also could we choose to rent somewhere if we aren't happy with what we are given?
Are the schools good?
The area also ...?
It's a really big choice I'm going to have to make asppecialy moving my kids away from family and I don't want to regret the choice
Would really appreciate if someone can let me know.
Many thanks

Hi Beautifulmummy32 I don't have any kids so I can't tell you about the schools etc.

The area itself is nice to live in, a lot of military families around, lots of children.
The houses are pot luck and we didn't get a good pick. Rent is very high (for us) had we decided to go for outside housing.

All in all its a nice place to be. Good luck with your decision!