Move to Exeter, why and why not?

[rucithings]

Hi all,

Me and my boyfriend want to relocate to a new city in the UK. He is adamant on Exeter and I need proof that that is the city to be.

I haven't found so many pros on Exeter and I am not convinced that is where I want to permanently move, FOREVER.

I want sunny and less wind, I don't care if it's humid or rains a lot as long as I have more sunshine than cloudy weather, and I think the most important factor is less wind in terms of weather.

I work in the aviation industry and I really want to find a place where I get paid similar in this industry. Currently I live in the North (Leeds) and my salary is above £25 000 so moving to Exeter restricts my options (or maybe I am wrong).

I still want the scenery and outdoors of the Yorkshire Dales but also an interesting city that offers decent coffee shops.

Is anyone from Exeter or that knows Exeter that wants to offer an educated opinion with pros and cons? Or maybe suggest a different city.

Please help!

Exeter is great - Dartmoor and the coast on the doorstep, good transport links, pretty city, decent town centre and wind isn't a particular issue. It's the UK so nowhere is going to be reliably sunny but the south is better than further north for weather.

What about Bath?

It is often rainy in the South West. I am an Exonian and love the city. The things I enjoy are the access to countryside and seaside, the shopping and eating out, the slower pace of life. The things I don't enjoy are the constant sitting in traffic and the idiots in the city council. Exeter is a fast growing city but is lacking in infrastructure.