I posted this question about moving to Bristol in Other Subjects but realised Bristol Local readers might be able to offer some advice...
We're considering a move from London -we've always liked Bristol (and Bath) but ruled it out because DH work pretty much London based. But I just wonder if it could be possible?
Commuting: is it realistic to commute to London if it was 3 days a week (maybe with the occasional overnight stay at his parents in outer London).
Has anyone/their DH done this?
Is the commute hideous?
How long does it tend to take door to Paddington? Any wonderful journey time improvements in the pipeline ?
Areas of Bristol: (bearing in mind needing access to rail station) where would be a good place to live? Like the idea of Redland, Clifton (which we know a little bit) but where else would be good and preferably a bit cheaper? We'd need a good state secondary in about 3 years so we'd have our eye on good catchment area. I've heard Redland Green is good - but there must be others?? Also somewhere near green space would be nice?
Or areas just outside Bristol: I've heard there are nice villages just outside Bristol but have no idea which ones - are there any that would have good access to rail line (i'm wondering north of Bristol to get to parkway??).
Or slightly different - does anyone have nice things to say about Bath and their state secondaries, properties etc?
Rentals: as the commuting might be too much I thought about renting for a year to test it all out. Just had a quick look on rightmove and findaproperty and Bristol seems to only have student properties!! Where do people look for nice rented family homes - period, 4 beds, gardens?
Sorry this is so long.