We are considering a move from the North West to SW. Both of us are working remotely so employment is not an issue. We have a 14 year old son.
We'd like to be close to a nice beach, bigger city, good state school, and ideally not too far from the Bristol airport (both Cardiff and Exeter airports are missing the connections we need).
Looking for houses up to £300k each as we'd be buying separately.
We have visited south Wales and Devon and on the shortlist we have Swansea and Torquay as they seem to fit the bill. My only issue is the distance to the airport from both that would be a 2h drive (probably more in the summer). Not looking at villages, we prefer a slightly bigger town.
Any other interesting locations that should be considered?
And where would you choose: Swansea or Torquay?
Thanks!
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Moving to South Wales or South Devon
Aurory · 18/05/2022 11:56
Devon3946 · 29/01/2023 18:35
Good Evening!
My husband & I along with our 9yr old daughter are relocating to devon. Husband has already had to move to start work & we are following shortly.
We are so undecided on areas and schools. We love the Topsham area but ideally wanted to be in the Kings School catchment but prefer Topsham area. May I ask peoples opinions on good secondary schools? My daughter has been offered a place at a primary school close by to Topsham. I have been told St Peter's in Exeter is very good? My daughter loves Dance, performing arts, singing, gymnastics etc. Any advice most appreciated as I am so torn from living in an area we prefer and suits my husbands commute to work better due to the M5 or to live in an area just for the sake of a very highly respected Secondary school?!
We just want to make sure we choose the best option!
Thank you 😊
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