Where would you live within 30mins of Runcorn?

[Babyberrie2]

We’re relocating for my husband’s job in Runcorn and I’m going round in circles trying to decide where to live!

We have a 2 year old, so good schools and a safe, family family area are important. We’d prefer a town/village feel. We’re looking to buy a detached 3/4 bed if possible. Budget around £450k.

Ideally my husband’s commute would be no more than 30 minutes. I may look for work around Chester, Merseyside or Greater Manchester, so decent access to those areas would be helpful too.

We’ll rent initially before buying and are open to Cheshire and surrounding areas.

Where would you recommend or avoid? Any hidden gems we might be missing?

Thanks

Frodsham has good schools and lots going on for kids. Villages like Kelsall and Norley are lovely. Hartford has new houses being built and is nice enough - handy for Northwich which has a new food market and has an M and S food hall being built soon.

I was going to say Kingsley, lovely little village but may be pushing the 30 mins. I’d stick on the Cheshire side personally. Frodsham worth a look as are Norley (bit further out), alvanley, Helsby, maybe crowton, delamere etc. Most of the villages are nice that way.

Frodsham

Nantwich is 49 mins away - is that too far? Good schools and a lovely market town.