Would you move to an area more deprived than where you currently live?

[QueenReenz]

I live in a 1 bed property in a deprived area (according to Government data) but I have a mutual exchange opportunity to move 150 miles away to a 2 bedroom property in Castleford, West Yorkshire which is even more deprived than where I am at the moment. I have a 2 year old and I'm in desperate need for a bigger place and a room for my little one but I'm concerned I may be jumping out of the frying pan into the fire. Mutual exchanges to my particular area aren't easy to come by and my local housing won't rehouse me any time soon - I'm low level priority banding. I'm looking for some advice on whether I should bite the bullet and move or whether I should hold out until....well, who knows when. Decisions...decisions....decisions. Any advice welcomed - but please be nice. Its my first time posting on here. Thanks in advance .

Very good idea to look at the local Facebook page.
Also check houses for sale nearby, Rightmove and Zoopla usually put how long they’ve been on the market. If they sell quickly that’s a positive sign.
When you visit, say hello to any neighbours if possible, that’ll give you a feeling for the immediate area and look for signs of neglect like overgrown gardens, dumped furniture etc… I’ve lived in some deprived areas but found neighbours to be friendly and had a pride in their homes which meant the street never looked run down.
Good luck, I hope it goes well.

You know this is 2 years old right?

Have you tried talking to other parents in the area? Why dont you go to a class held at a nearby community centre and ask the parents there what its like?

No

ZOMBIE

(Did you move OP?)

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Live in what believe is classed as 3 Rd most deprived area in the SE. I have a nice garden, quiet neighbours and the sea 2 minutes from me.... I do see anti social behaviour and the place is run down but there are good people trying to make a difference and there have been a few changes of late... once my door is closed it is fine. Where ever you live there will be arseholes and the schools here try so hard that if you want to learn and get on then they will help you. I'd go for it x