Hello all,
Me and DP have decided, after much deliberation overdue quality/space V's rental costs, we're going to move from Central London and out towards Kent or Essex.
As we're originally from little market towns in the North East, we'd love to move somewhere with a village feel - but anywhere that is family friendly is a must really. As I say, we're not originally from London, but know London pretty well after living here for 3 years now, anywhere outside of London and we're clueless! We've had some recommendations of places to move to from friends and colleagues, but as we've not yet said we're TTC towards the end of the year, nobody really knows that we're after somewhere that would be suitable for an impending family! We can both easily get to work, on foot, from either Liverpool Street or London Bridge stations - so a direct rail to either of these stations is essential really. Depending on season rail costs, we have a rent budget of between £800-£1100 pcm for a house/bungalow/cottage with a min of 2 beds.
So Mumsnetters, do you have any suggestions on nice places to live in Kent and Essex? And places to avoid? I know that everywhere has it's rough or dodgy areas - but any definite no-go areas you know of would be very much appreciated! I've had a look through some old (2008 old!) posts on similar threads - but obviously, they're a little out of date now.
Much obliged! 