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Moving to West Yorkshire

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Peachesplums · 27/08/2025 09:42

We're moving up to West Yorkshire in the next couple of weeks and we will be renting for 6 months/1 year while we decide where to buy.
Looking for an older property, 3 beds, decent sized garden near public transport as I don't drive and with good primary and secondary schools within reach for our 7 year old daughter. Small budget of 200k but happy to take on a fixer-upper as my husband is a builder.
We've narrowed it down to Holmfirth, Meltham, Marsden and surrounding areas. Are these good choices based on our criteria? Are there any other places in West Yorkshire you'd suggest? Or avoid?
I'm also concerned about the current political situation with the rise of fascism/racism at the moment.
As someone who is strongly opposed to genocide and sickened by the demonisation of asylum seekers, I want to live somewhere where my neighbours care about others and the environment. With this in mind, Is there anywhere you'd suggest or avoid?
I'm just looking for a strong community spirit that's welcoming to everyone.

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twistyizzy · 28/08/2025 20:54

If your DH is working Halifax/Hudds then look at Copley/Brighouse area. Commuting is a nightmare in West Yorks so you ideally need to be as close to work as possible. What looks a shirt distance on a map can take hours in reality.

I was born and brought up Skircoat Green which has a good range of housing stock.
Just be aware it is a Grammar area which can have an impact on schools eg 11+.

Papadulo · 28/08/2025 21:01

urghhh47 · 28/08/2025 08:29

Avoid Keighley....like the plague!

Why? The OP says she’s nice and kind and welcomes asylum seekers. She’d be at home in Keighley.

Stardust286 · 28/08/2025 21:06

Papadulo · 28/08/2025 21:01

Why? The OP says she’s nice and kind and welcomes asylum seekers. She’d be at home in Keighley.

Keighleys not that bad. It's Bradford and anywhere within 1.5 miles of the city centre. Bloody grim

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