Oh thanks that's interesting. I've been looking at all the areas you've mentioned yesterday and thought they look more promising. They seem much more like where we live now and what we'd be comfortable with.
However the problem is as it's going to be an extra expense (dh will rent) have been looking at the cheaper options available as by the time council tax added it all takes a big chunk out of the salary. (He will probably only be sleeping there three nights a week and if in Ediburgh etc then he'd be there less so it's hard to throw more money than you'd like to spend at it.)
All of us moving up not an option for next couple of years as dc year 10 at school gcses etc.
I think we're going to have to bite the bullet and spend a bit more really. Trying to find studio/1 bed for between 400-500 seems to be more in the less desirable parts and need to spend 650 plus to get somewhere that feels def safe? Would you agree with that?
i.e. found somewhere in Warrington looked really nice and clean, furnished - for £425! Seemed perfect did a search on the address and came up with a scumbag living at the same block that was being charged with allowing his dog to maul a man - in broad daylight no hiding in the shadows it seems required (man later died from the injuries)oh and he sells drugs from the premises!!
Bit scary to think I could have moved dh in next door and been pleased with my research!
I think next month he'll start off by staying in some of these apart-hotels so he get's a kitchen etc. and look a bit closer at the areas you mentioned as they do look nice and the airport is convenient.
Found one bit too convenient for the airport -an annexe (but as you pan out from the map link you think it's a road and it's actually the runway!).
That's a point actually - is there much airport noise around Cheadle during night hours?
If you're still reading! One last stab at the cheaper properties have seen an area of Wilmslow I think called Summerfields that has studios for about £400 - do you know if that's considered a safe -ish area or not? Also Bollington seems quite attractive - do you have any opinions on that area please?
I know it's the same everywhere - good bits next to bad bits and your inside knowledge is really appreciated. Cheers!