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By *ede OP Woman
over a year ago
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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 
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over a year ago
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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 *ede OP Woman
over a year ago
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"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
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"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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"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
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"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
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"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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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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"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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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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"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
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"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 *ede OP Woman
over a year ago
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"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 (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"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 *ede OP Woman
over a year ago
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"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 *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
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"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
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"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
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"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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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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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 (user no longer on site)
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"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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"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)
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"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
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"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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Thank you thats awesome info |
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By *ede OP Woman
over a year ago
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"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
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"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
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"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
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"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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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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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
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"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
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"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.
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"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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"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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"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
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"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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