Sorry, I should have posted in this section really. I would suggest you drive round and get a feel for the area, but would say that the North side of our village is the 'preferred' area. Not sure why, but think it is quieter and definitely a good place to be.
The other (East) side has some good parts too, so don't discount it, but you would probably have to have a drive round to get a feel with what feels comfortable.
The link I put up is a really nice road. Quiet and the bungalows on that (North) side of it, all back on to a bridlepath. The race horses come past every day, which is nice if you want a bit of rural-ness. But the best thing is that the buses are excellent here and you can get into town and out again really easily.