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By *ede OP   Woman
over a year ago

the abyss

I'm planning on moving from way up north Scotland to West Manchester area. I've done quite a bit of research but any insider info or new places I should look into would be gratefully received.

Essentially I'm wanting easy links to Manchester and possibly Liverpool so looking to the areas around there. My job doesn't really dictate area too much. I love getting out with my dog so green space nearby would be a plus so I don't have to drive somewhere all the time. Thinking west of Manchester as I can't be too far from the sea but being on the coast might be a bit too far from Manchester. If its a special area I might be tempted though

Not the 'normal' forum topic I know but with all these wonderful people full of knowledge, I'd be stupid not to try and gain some information whether on thread or PM if preferred. Thank you in advance lovely people

Happy Sunday

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Ah I love the idea of relocating

I have nothing to add to this, except good luck

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By *ce WingerMan
over a year ago

P.O. Box DE1 0NQ

Great for the MLS

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By *affron40Woman
over a year ago

manchester

I’m South Manchester, not sure what areas you’re looking at but feel free to ask anything

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

This is super exciting OP, I haven't got any suggestions for you but wish you good luck.

We plan to relocate to North Wales in 4 years and we are very much looking forward to it.

Her x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Some lovely areas are Astley, Boothstown and Worsley op.

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By *ede OP   Woman
over a year ago

the abyss


"Ah I love the idea of relocating

I have nothing to add to this, except good luck "

Thank you. It'll be a big change but definitely one that is needed

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By *ede OP   Woman
over a year ago

the abyss


"Great for the MLS "

Yes!! I am hopeful to get much more involved in the socials/clubs etc when we are finally allowed!!

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By *ede OP   Woman
over a year ago

the abyss


"I’m South Manchester, not sure what areas you’re looking at but feel free to ask anything "

Oh thank you Saffron. Sort of looking everywhere from Manchester to Liverpool. I do like more of a village or town vibe, or outskirts maybe. Just happy to be able to get to a shopa and a pub

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By *ede OP   Woman
over a year ago

the abyss


"This is super exciting OP, I haven't got any suggestions for you but wish you good luck.

We plan to relocate to North Wales in 4 years and we are very much looking forward to it.

Her x"

Oh that's super exciting! I had thought about North Wales too but a bit far from family still up here. Good luck for when you do move

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By *affron40Woman
over a year ago

manchester


"I’m South Manchester, not sure what areas you’re looking at but feel free to ask anything

Oh thank you Saffron. Sort of looking everywhere from Manchester to Liverpool. I do like more of a village or town vibe, or outskirts maybe. Just happy to be able to get to a shopa and a pub "

Tonnes of places like that here suburban Manchester is lovely, everything is super accessible yet we are never far away from cities/shops/pubs. Ask anything x

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By *ede OP   Woman
over a year ago

the abyss


"Some lovely areas are Astley, Boothstown and Worsley op. "

Oh yes I've been looking in those areas. There was a lovely house in Worsley but already sold

What will be will be though. Thank you

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By *ede OP   Woman
over a year ago

the abyss


"I’m South Manchester, not sure what areas you’re looking at but feel free to ask anything

Oh thank you Saffron. Sort of looking everywhere from Manchester to Liverpool. I do like more of a village or town vibe, or outskirts maybe. Just happy to be able to get to a shopa and a pub

Tonnes of places like that here suburban Manchester is lovely, everything is super accessible yet we are never far away from cities/shops/pubs. Ask anything x "

Thats the main draw as I love the fact I could get to Liverpool or into Manchester or even London depending on my mood. I guess the main question is is there any areas you would particularly avoid? I know everywhere is going to have good parts and bad but is there any that you just pass by as fast as you can?

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By *ig1gaz1Man
over a year ago

bradford

After living in the north of scotland it wouldnt be manchester for me.

Yes I was living near the sea as well whilst there and to be honest it was flat and boring after a while.

I missed the hills the scenery of home

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By *affron40Woman
over a year ago

manchester


"I’m South Manchester, not sure what areas you’re looking at but feel free to ask anything

Oh thank you Saffron. Sort of looking everywhere from Manchester to Liverpool. I do like more of a village or town vibe, or outskirts maybe. Just happy to be able to get to a shopa and a pub

Tonnes of places like that here suburban Manchester is lovely, everything is super accessible yet we are never far away from cities/shops/pubs. Ask anything x

Thats the main draw as I love the fact I could get to Liverpool or into Manchester or even London depending on my mood. I guess the main question is is there any areas you would particularly avoid? I know everywhere is going to have good parts and bad but is there any that you just pass by as fast as you can? "

Lots yes I think most are fairly obvious when you’re looking at properties and photos of surrounding areas but if you’re unsure of any give me a shout!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Have a look along the south side of the M56 corridor from Manchester to Chester. Plenty of places and all with excellent transport links. Good luck.

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By *pursChick aka ShortieWoman
over a year ago

On a mooch

You will be nearer

I can’t help with specifics only been that way a couple of times, I have a mate in Glossop which is in the peaks I think, but the east side of Manchester (15 miles out).

Good luck with it all and I’m sure you’ll find something lovely x

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By *uliaChrisCouple
over a year ago

westerham

It rains a lot in Manchester. About 20% more than the North of Scotland if you check the Met office data.

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By *ig1gaz1Man
over a year ago

bradford


"You will be nearer

I can’t help with specifics only been that way a couple of times, I have a mate in Glossop which is in the peaks I think, but the east side of Manchester (15 miles out).

Good luck with it all and I’m sure you’ll find something lovely x "

glossop is a nice area and theres plenty of nice areas to the east of manchester with scenery.

but with the penines we do have scotland weather there when it snows it does snow there.

my area might say where it is but im walking distance to the nice loverly green fields and plenty of walking areas to try out here.

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By *ede OP   Woman
over a year ago

the abyss


"I’m South Manchester, not sure what areas you’re looking at but feel free to ask anything

Oh thank you Saffron. Sort of looking everywhere from Manchester to Liverpool. I do like more of a village or town vibe, or outskirts maybe. Just happy to be able to get to a shopa and a pub

Tonnes of places like that here suburban Manchester is lovely, everything is super accessible yet we are never far away from cities/shops/pubs. Ask anything x

Thats the main draw as I love the fact I could get to Liverpool or into Manchester or even London depending on my mood. I guess the main question is is there any areas you would particularly avoid? I know everywhere is going to have good parts and bad but is there any that you just pass by as fast as you can?

Lots yes I think most are fairly obvious when you’re looking at properties and photos of surrounding areas but if you’re unsure of any give me a shout! "

Haha, yeah it's amazing what you can tell from google street view as well. Thank you

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By *parkle1974Woman
over a year ago

Leeds

I'm currently in the same dilemma, have been offered an exciting opportunity but in the Isle of Man x

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By *ede OP   Woman
over a year ago

the abyss


"Have a look along the south side of the M56 corridor from Manchester to Chester. Plenty of places and all with excellent transport links. Good luck."

Thank you

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By *otSoPoshWoman
over a year ago

In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon

Just move to North Devon Cede

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By *ede OP   Woman
over a year ago

the abyss


"It rains a lot in Manchester. About 20% more than the North of Scotland if you check the Met office data. "

I don't actually mind the rain so much to be honest. Always have a jacket on me as my mummy taught me

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By *urflrCouple
over a year ago

wirral

Maybe have a look at The Wirral, across the river from Liverpool. Coastal, plenty of green open spaces and within commuting distance to Liverpool, Manchester and Chester x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I'm currently in the same dilemma, have been offered an exciting opportunity but in the Isle of Man x"

I'd move there in a heartbeat just for the bike racing in June, beautiful place...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Chester and surrounding area is gorgeous OP.

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By *ede OP   Woman
over a year ago

the abyss


"Maybe have a look at The Wirral, across the river from Liverpool. Coastal, plenty of green open spaces and within commuting distance to Liverpool, Manchester and Chester x"

Ooh thank you I will

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By *rive u crazyMan
over a year ago

Sheffield

I would check what beaches to go first. They can be very different. I like Lytham that is not too far (I used to commute there from Manchester). Cheshire is nice and you could reach Wales quickly

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By *ede OP   Woman
over a year ago

the abyss


"I'm currently in the same dilemma, have been offered an exciting opportunity but in the Isle of Man x"

Oh that's super exciting!! I'd love to visit the Isle of Man but moving is obviously different. Have you excepted or having a think? It can be difficult leaving friends and family

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By *ede OP   Woman
over a year ago

the abyss


"Just move to North Devon Cede "

Very tempting and that was the plan about 5 years ago until family needed more help so feel I need to be a bit closer to them. But I'll definitely be spending more time down there and Cornwall aswell

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By *ede OP   Woman
over a year ago

the abyss


"Chester and surrounding area is gorgeous OP. "

Ooh thank you Ace

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By *ede OP   Woman
over a year ago

the abyss


"I would check what beaches to go first. They can be very different. I like Lytham that is not too far (I used to commute there from Manchester). Cheshire is nice and you could reach Wales quickly"

I'm happy with any beach from sandy to rocky or covered in sea. Alsong as I can sit and watch the sea

But I will definitely have a look thank you

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By *otSoPoshWoman
over a year ago

In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon


"Just move to North Devon Cede

Very tempting and that was the plan about 5 years ago until family needed more help so feel I need to be a bit closer to them. But I'll definitely be spending more time down there and Cornwall aswell "

Yay!

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross

Thornton or Crosby

Both have Liverpool post codes.

10 mins in car from beaches

5 mins from M57 M62 40 mins to Manchester.

Both have green spaces

Both are not far from Formby , Southport and the fave Glasgow hotspot Blackpool

Both not far from Aintree Racecourse and good shopping areas.

Both 6/7 miles outside of Liverpool

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Traffic into Manchester is getting worse. I'd consider a location near to decent rail links for Manchester, rather than face daily motorway gridlock.

Granny has mentioned some great places for the coast. Parts of Warrington and Lymm are handy for both cities.

Good luck OP.

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By *uliaChrisCouple
over a year ago

westerham

The language is quite tricky and aggressive sounding in the North West as well

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"The language is quite tricky and aggressive sounding in the North West as well "

Same as Scotland

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I’m South Manchester, not sure what areas you’re looking at but feel free to ask anything

Oh thank you Saffron. Sort of looking everywhere from Manchester to Liverpool. I do like more of a village or town vibe, or outskirts maybe. Just happy to be able to get to a shopa and a pub

Tonnes of places like that here suburban Manchester is lovely, everything is super accessible yet we are never far away from cities/shops/pubs. Ask anything x

Thats the main draw as I love the fact I could get to Liverpool or into Manchester or even London depending on my mood. I guess the main question is is there any areas you would particularly avoid? I know everywhere is going to have good parts and bad but is there any that you just pass by as fast as you can?

Lots yes I think most are fairly obvious when you’re looking at properties and photos of surrounding areas but if you’re unsure of any give me a shout!

Haha, yeah it's amazing what you can tell from google street view as well. Thank you "

Google street view was going to be my tip.

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By *parkle1974Woman
over a year ago

Leeds


"I'm currently in the same dilemma, have been offered an exciting opportunity but in the Isle of Man x

Oh that's super exciting!! I'd love to visit the Isle of Man but moving is obviously different. Have you excepted or having a think? It can be difficult leaving friends and family "

I'm seriously considering it but would be a major move and one I don't know I'm ready for x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I'm currently in the same dilemma, have been offered an exciting opportunity but in the Isle of Man x

Oh that's super exciting!! I'd love to visit the Isle of Man but moving is obviously different. Have you excepted or having a think? It can be difficult leaving friends and family

I'm seriously considering it but would be a major move and one I don't know I'm ready for x"

Sparkle seriously go for it if it feels right for you.. I had the opportunity to move to Spain with part of my close family, but I never had the guts to go through with it I sooo wish I had done it looking back now given the opportunities it could have opened up for me.. xx

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By *ede OP   Woman
over a year ago

the abyss


"Thornton or Crosby

Both have Liverpool post codes.

10 mins in car from beaches

5 mins from M57 M62 40 mins to Manchester.

Both have green spaces

Both are not far from Formby , Southport and the fave Glasgow hotspot Blackpool

Both not far from Aintree Racecourse and good shopping areas.

Both 6/7 miles outside of Liverpool

"

Thank you thats awesome info

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By *ede OP   Woman
over a year ago

the abyss


"The language is quite tricky and aggressive sounding in the North West as well

Same as Scotland "

I'd say parts of Scotland are worse!! Language has never been something that has bothered me. I had a friend that swears as punctuation which I know many people don't like but he never means it in a nasty way and is genuinely the most harmless guy ever

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By *ede OP   Woman
over a year ago

the abyss


"I'm currently in the same dilemma, have been offered an exciting opportunity but in the Isle of Man x

Oh that's super exciting!! I'd love to visit the Isle of Man but moving is obviously different. Have you excepted or having a think? It can be difficult leaving friends and family

I'm seriously considering it but would be a major move and one I don't know I'm ready for x"

Well you have to make the decision for you and best not to rush it. I have been thinking about the move for a while and hate leaving family and friends but as my dad keeps telling me - I need to live for myself

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By *ede OP   Woman
over a year ago

the abyss


"I’m South Manchester, not sure what areas you’re looking at but feel free to ask anything

Oh thank you Saffron. Sort of looking everywhere from Manchester to Liverpool. I do like more of a village or town vibe, or outskirts maybe. Just happy to be able to get to a shopa and a pub

Tonnes of places like that here suburban Manchester is lovely, everything is super accessible yet we are never far away from cities/shops/pubs. Ask anything x

Thats the main draw as I love the fact I could get to Liverpool or into Manchester or even London depending on my mood. I guess the main question is is there any areas you would particularly avoid? I know everywhere is going to have good parts and bad but is there any that you just pass by as fast as you can?

Lots yes I think most are fairly obvious when you’re looking at properties and photos of surrounding areas but if you’re unsure of any give me a shout!

Haha, yeah it's amazing what you can tell from google street view as well. Thank you

Google street view was going to be my tip. "

Some of what you stumble upon if interesting to say the least

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By *ede OP   Woman
over a year ago

the abyss


"Traffic into Manchester is getting worse. I'd consider a location near to decent rail links for Manchester, rather than face daily motorway gridlock.

Granny has mentioned some great places for the coast. Parts of Warrington and Lymm are handy for both cities.

Good luck OP."

Yeah I've been looking at the train links quite a bit so I don't have to drive everywhere. Thank you for your help

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By *orthern StarsCouple
over a year ago

Durham

That's a very exciting adventure ahead of you. We aren't able to help you as we have only ever been to Manchester once, but we wish you well and hope you find a home that you will be very happy in.

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By *elloIntrigueMan
over a year ago

North West UK

I live near Wigan and there are some nice areas, others have mentioned Warrington, both have good links for getting to Manchester and Liverpool.

Have you looked along the A580 and just off? This is the main A-road between the two cities. Good luck!

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By *ede OP   Woman
over a year ago

the abyss


"That's a very exciting adventure ahead of you. We aren't able to help you as we have only ever been to Manchester once, but we wish you well and hope you find a home that you will be very happy in."

Thank you so much! Scary and exciting in equal measures just now! Also jist have to say I love your bodysuit pics

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By *ede OP   Woman
over a year ago

the abyss


"I live near Wigan and there are some nice areas, others have mentioned Warrington, both have good links for getting to Manchester and Liverpool.

Have you looked along the A580 and just off? This is the main A-road between the two cities. Good luck!"

Yes that's the sort of area I've been looking around a bit as don't know it as well. Have friends closer to Warrington area too that would be handy.

Thank you

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I’m South Manchester, not sure what areas you’re looking at but feel free to ask anything

Oh thank you Saffron. Sort of looking everywhere from Manchester to Liverpool. I do like more of a village or town vibe, or outskirts maybe. Just happy to be able to get to a shopa and a pub

Tonnes of places like that here suburban Manchester is lovely, everything is super accessible yet we are never far away from cities/shops/pubs. Ask anything x

Thats the main draw as I love the fact I could get to Liverpool or into Manchester or even London depending on my mood. I guess the main question is is there any areas you would particularly avoid? I know everywhere is going to have good parts and bad but is there any that you just pass by as fast as you can?

Lots yes I think most are fairly obvious when you’re looking at properties and photos of surrounding areas but if you’re unsure of any give me a shout!

Haha, yeah it's amazing what you can tell from google street view as well. Thank you

Google street view was going to be my tip.

Some of what you stumble upon if interesting to say the least "

I've spent the last few months looking for a house in another country. You get to 'know' the area and can refine your search the more you learn about a place.

Satellite view was also useful. You can quickly find out that the ideal house is actually really close to something undesirable so best to look in a different area.

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By *orthern StarsCouple
over a year ago

Durham


"That's a very exciting adventure ahead of you. We aren't able to help you as we have only ever been to Manchester once, but we wish you well and hope you find a home that you will be very happy in.

Thank you so much! Scary and exciting in equal measures just now! Also jist have to say I love your bodysuit pics "

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Thank you for the compliment. That's made me smile

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By *ob Carpe DiemMan
over a year ago

Torquay


"I'm planning on moving from way up north Scotland to West Manchester area. I've done quite a bit of research but any insider info or new places I should look into would be gratefully received.

Essentially I'm wanting easy links to Manchester and possibly Liverpool so looking to the areas around there. My job doesn't really dictate area too much. I love getting out with my dog so green space nearby would be a plus so I don't have to drive somewhere all the time. Thinking west of Manchester as I can't be too far from the sea but being on the coast might be a bit too far from Manchester. If its a special area I might be tempted though

Not the 'normal' forum topic I know but with all these wonderful people full of knowledge, I'd be stupid not to try and gain some information whether on thread or PM if preferred. Thank you in advance lovely people

Happy Sunday "

Just keep going, you'll know when you get to heaven, sorry meant Devon

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By *ede OP   Woman
over a year ago

the abyss


"I'm planning on moving from way up north Scotland to West Manchester area. I've done quite a bit of research but any insider info or new places I should look into would be gratefully received.

Essentially I'm wanting easy links to Manchester and possibly Liverpool so looking to the areas around there. My job doesn't really dictate area too much. I love getting out with my dog so green space nearby would be a plus so I don't have to drive somewhere all the time. Thinking west of Manchester as I can't be too far from the sea but being on the coast might be a bit too far from Manchester. If its a special area I might be tempted though

Not the 'normal' forum topic I know but with all these wonderful people full of knowledge, I'd be stupid not to try and gain some information whether on thread or PM if preferred. Thank you in advance lovely people

Happy Sunday

Just keep going, you'll know when you get to heaven, sorry meant Devon"

South Devon was the original plan 5 years ago but had to change them slightly unfortunately

Will definitely be down there an awful lot more often than I've managed recently though

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By *ob Carpe DiemMan
over a year ago

Torquay

Good enjoy yourself either way

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