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Brighton People - where to live, Preston Park or Seven Dials?

81 replies

Pollyanna · 09/05/2006 14:26

I wondered whether I could get an insider view of those 2 areas? We live in London and after nearly a year of looking have found not one, but two houses we like. Schools aren't an issue (we equally like Downs/Davigdor, and are equally unlikely to get into either), so wondered what the Brighton view of the two areas is.

I always thought I would prefer Hove - closer to the sea etc, but the house (and garden)we have found in Preston Park is bigger. What are the reputations of Preston Park/seven Dials, which would have the most toddler groups, erm, anything else?? (I have children ranging in age from 1 to 7)

Typical, we were despairing of ever finding a house, and now we find two!

thanks

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ladyjess · 09/05/2006 16:51

god, i would live in either of those roads - they are lovely. agree though that the beaconsfield villas house will be bigger.

sorry no help at all.

good luck. let us know when you get here!

pooey · 09/05/2006 16:52

Nick Cave has also been spotted locally whilst doing the school run.

And we have nice pubs around the Dials like the Chimney House & the Prestonville which are child-friendly but still manage to serve decent booze.

JanH · 09/05/2006 16:52

I went to college near Preston Park (it was an annexe of the Poly so a long time ago, obv) and lived nearby too, in Braybon Ave - lovely area for kids IIRC (my landlady had 3 little ones and a huge garden).

noddyholder · 09/05/2006 16:53

No I have just moved here 2 weeks ago but there is a house 3 doors from me for sale and one directly opposite.How weird!I love it here gorgeous garden and big rooms

spidermama · 09/05/2006 16:53

Isn't Beaconsfield Villas part of the main road one way system? I live on a fairly busy road and I really regret it.

Cissbury is a nice Road. I like those roads which go off Old Shoreham and isn't Cissbury a dead end? Which would make it nice and quiet.

ladyjess · 09/05/2006 16:54

i have seen nick cave too. looking tres normal with kids and wife. of course i was star struck inside but disinterested on the outside.

noddyholder · 09/05/2006 16:54

That is beaconsfield road spider beaconsfield villas is off Preston drove

spidermama · 09/05/2006 16:58

Oh thank goodness noddy. Beaconsfield Road would be grim to live on.

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Pollyanna · 09/05/2006 17:00

House on BV is really lovely, big rooms and lots of them and big garden. BUT it is £100k more than the other one which is definitely a factor in deciding.

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bundle · 09/05/2006 17:05

my SIL is the other side, compton rd i think

DumbledoresGirl · 09/05/2006 18:27

PMSL at Spidermama momentarily thinking Noddy lived on a crap road and trying to be nice about it!

HappyMumof2 · 09/05/2006 18:41

can I ask you lot about Bexhill Road??? from looking at the map it looks pretty grim Sad is it in the back of beyond?

NotAnOtter · 09/05/2006 18:43

Jesus two of my sisters used to live in Beaconsfield Villas!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

noddyholder · 09/05/2006 18:49

I know the cheek of it!

spidermama · 09/05/2006 18:53
Blush
noddyholder · 09/05/2006 18:54

Happymum I don't know that road which roads are near it?

FrannyandZooey · 09/05/2006 18:56

I used to live on Beaconsfield Rd!

Happy days

:)

spidermama · 09/05/2006 18:59

Bexhill road rings a bell. Hmmmmmm!
(scratches head, and not because of nits)

2shoes · 09/05/2006 18:59

bexhill road is off cowly drive in woodingdean,

NotAnOtter · 09/05/2006 19:00

Happy days i spent there !

FrannyandZooey · 09/05/2006 19:01

So how many MNers have lived within that square mile? Strange.

Gem13 · 09/05/2006 19:04

Another ex Preston Park/Fiveways resident.

HappyMumof2 · 09/05/2006 19:04

is it a crap place to live??

nearest school is Rudyard Kipling.....

it's a possible exchange, going to view on Saturday - just that I'm waiting for a place through the council and think I may be in for a long wait! Sad

don't want to be stuck somewhere way out though, as don't drive, and me & kids used to London so we may go dolally!

HappyMumof2 · 09/05/2006 19:25

go on! I can take it Wink

ladyjess · 09/05/2006 19:57

I know that Cowley Drive is pretty minging,
we went to look at a house there and it was massive with big garden and great views but so far out and pointless if you don't drive.
sorry!
not the nicest area IMO.