Relocating to West Cheshire or Wirral - where's best for families?

[luckymummy2010]

We are planning a move in about 18 months and its making my head spin! Have been looking at the Wirral and also the areas around Chester as possibles. I'm from the north west originally but have lived in the south east for over 20 years. My DP is from Surrey and has lived here all his life.

We currently live in a very nice village in Surrey. I actually love it generally and DD is at a really lovely rural school which only goes up to year 2 (hence the timing of our move). What I don't like about the area is that it?s very, very materialistic. It feels like having money is valued far above education, good manners etc - we are moving mainly to be nearer to family but I'd also like DD to grow up somewhere where "marrying money" isn't seen as a career! I?m a working mum and there aren?t many of them at DD?s school. On the other hand I do seem to be slightly addicted to living somewhere with nice local shops, cafes etc!

Schools are a very important factor in our move - ideally state schools but private is a possibility. Somewhere semi rural near a nice town would be ideal.

Any ideas or tips would be much appreciated. I have overloaded on Ofsted reports, property websites and Up My Street statistics! If you could chose anywhere to live in the Wirral or West Cheshire where would you live?

Thank you!

We are currently thinking of moving back to The Wirral. I was ten when I left and my partner is from Kent. I used to live in Heswall and have fond memories of Parkgate/West Kirby. I have been down south for several years now, London/Sevenoaks but property very expensive down here and my gut feeling is I wish to return to my roots.
Very difficult decision, we both like country pubs/walks and good restaurants. Liverpool is ideal for theatre and shows and so much culture. I would like to point out that children have flown the nest so good schooling is not a priority. Wirral seems to have a better standard of living than south east England.
If anybody else has been in this situation I would appreciate any help/tips etc.
Christine

I know its an old thread but i am considering moving home to the Wirral. We are currently in Melb Australia been here 30 years but missing home more and more. Parents are here also but are frail and also wanting to go home now. We are from Wallasey and still have lots of friends and family there. Not sure what would suit us now Wallasey or somewhere else on the Wirral its such a huge move. Also, have 19 year old daughter who does not want to go even though she had a ballin Oct when we where there.

Did anyone on this thread make the move? 😊