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Gay Couple Moving to Manchester - Advice Needed

62 replies

hfluffy88 · 30/06/2016 14:03

Hi all,

I hope you can help me. Myself and my partner are looking to relocate to Manchester as we have been completely priced out of our hometown here in Berkshire. We are a lesbian couple and looking for somewhere to rent (rent budget £750pm maximum) with the potential of buying later on (Buyinh budget under £150k and we are looking for a 2 bed house with garden). I've been told to stick to south manc for what we are after but I really have no clue where to start as we have never been there (we plan on making a trip soon to visit areas once we have a short list).

We need somewhere that has:

  • easy-ish access to city or good town for shopping
  • gay friendly
  • safe area
  • open spaces for walks
  • house with garden for 3 dogs
  • not too secured - the town we live in at the moment has nothing going on and we hate it
  • artsy/crafts vibe
  • indie shops
  • good transport
  • we will be adopting so good schools (but wouldn't be opposed to homeschooling if that's a problem)
  • not too bothered about pubs as don't really drink but do enjoy going out for lunch/dinner so good cafes or restaurants would be a bonus.

I know this is a lot to ask as somewhere like this probably doesn't exist but if anyone has any suggestions to help narrow our search would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance! Smile

OP posts:
bloodypassword · 17/07/2017 06:48

I moved years ago to Manchester and got confused by all the advice given to me about where to live. I know it's obvious but the only thing to do is see for yourself. PM me if I can help - I don't want to identify myself but am familiar with some of the suggestions made to you already!

All the areas previous posters have suggested - old Trafford and urmston in particular- are affordable and friendly. Come up and visit! Smile

bloodypassword · 17/07/2017 07:28

Just seen that this was from last year! Hmm Where did you move to in the end Op?

ZenNudist · 17/07/2017 20:46

Urmston dweller here. Moved from Chorlton which i loved to get affordable house.

You could look around longford park in Stretford as its practically in Chorlton. You be close to the tram too. Urmston is the next area over after that: Chorlton - Stretford - urmston.

You could rent in urmston (expensive to buy) then get the lay of the land. It is nice.

Anicca79 · 20/07/2017 10:58

I live in Northern Moor which is very close to Sale Moor, near the tram stop which takes you to Chorlton in 8 minutes. Sale also has some life and that's 5 minutes away. I have loved living here for three years and there are lots of good schools nearby. If you look for the Wythenshawe / Sale border property can be a bit cheaper but there are some great properties. I am only moving away because I'm in a flat and I am now pregnant and moving in with my female partner. Good luck ladies. Welcome to Manchester :)

TDHManchester · 29/08/2017 08:11

I wouldnt obsess too much with south manchester. After all its just another bunch of suburbs with streets,houses,shops etc. Mostly these are just media and estate agent constructs. There are plenty of areas all around Manchester that are decent enough places to live without paying a premium for a construct. I've lived north and south mancs and in reality, there is a lot of rubbish talked about north and south. Its just an extension of the UK divide i.e north is crap,south is good..blah blah blah

Frazzled2207 · 29/08/2017 08:18

Stockport resident here.
It's a borough not just a town so quite big, you won't like the centre bur Heatons to the North and places like Bramhall and Marple to the south are definitely worth looking at. Not nearly as easy to get to the city centre as places like Chorlton/Didsbury however.

scardycat53 · 01/09/2017 14:34

we recently bought in Levenshulme - its so well connected and is really on the up. Houses with yards for 150K

RebeccaWrongDaily · 02/09/2017 12:50

these house prices are crazy low. 150k with a garden in Chorlton? Or Stretford? or anywhere that's not in the middle of an estate/needing complete renovation.

Jedimum1 · 02/09/2017 14:21

RESURRECTED OLD THREAD (2016)

Mummy287 · 25/10/2017 13:32

I grew up in Prestwich, when I came out my DD was only 4 and she and her friends totally accepted it as did the parents and this was at a very catholic school which was my greatest concern. I loved growing up there. there are gorgeous parks, the people are friendly and there are restaurants everywhere which left me always happy :) Her dad still lives round there so we often go to prestwich too- it still seems to be a lovely area.

Adcro · 14/03/2018 14:49

I don't mean to resurrect a thread, but I'm wondering where you ended up? :)

Mummy287 · 28/03/2018 14:21

I grew up in Prestwich and loved it. It's really improved with time and has so much going on especially for kids and families. There are lots of great restaurants there too. We live in Altrincham now and I prefer it here, but it's a very similar area. Very green and friendly, safe for children and lots to do without it being busy. The only issue I have with Alti is that due to where we live there aren't many children around and my daughter doesn't attend a school in the area so we lose out with that whereas when we were in prestwich and then whitefield there was a lot more Kids out on bikes, kids playing on the street vibe so I am aware my DD loses out in that aspect. All in all, most of the places in manchester you have mentioned are lovely and you won't struggle to find a lovely area for you and your partner and due child.

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