Place to Live Near Blackburn

[greggy50]

FalconWood said:

Cricky can't believe this one still running!! Have you found somewhere yet - surely with all this advice you must have!!

Moving the end of Feb so looking at properties in a couple of weeks!

Had a thought of moving to Salford Quays but the thought of commuting to and from Manchester put me off in the end despite me always liking the idea of living there.

Think its either Bolton or Preston or a village inbetween Blackburn and Manchester need to have a drive around really and see what I think.

[greggy50]

What is the area like around this property?

http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-to-rent/proper...

As it is very cheap and appears to be okay inside

[RammyMP]

graphene said:

greggy50 said:

What is the area like around this property?

http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-to-rent/proper...

As it is very cheap and appears to be okay inside

Commute could be ok since most of the the traffic will be going in the opposite direction to you. It may be quicker to drive north towards Ramsbottom, to get on the A56, because that inviting junction south of the pin can be busy. From driving around there, knowing someone that works in the area, Walmersley seems ok. Bury is likely a paradise compared to Preston and Blackburn.

I'd agree with Graphene, not a bad area, within walking distance of Bury town centre, tram into Manchester is less than half an hour.

To Blackburn, get on the A56, over the Grane Road and you're there, 30 - 40 mins, depending on what time you leave.

Plus there's a quality Chinese take away a few hundred yards away up Warmsley Road (Mans 2000)

[greggy50]

RammyMP said:

graphene said:

greggy50 said:

What is the area like around this property?

http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-to-rent/proper...

As it is very cheap and appears to be okay inside

Commute could be ok since most of the the traffic will be going in the opposite direction to you. It may be quicker to drive north towards Ramsbottom, to get on the A56, because that inviting junction south of the pin can be busy. From driving around there, knowing someone that works in the area, Walmersley seems ok. Bury is likely a paradise compared to Preston and Blackburn.

I'd agree with Graphene, not a bad area, within walking distance of Bury town centre, tram into Manchester is less than half an hour.

To Blackburn, get on the A56, over the Grane Road and you're there, 30 - 40 mins, depending on what time you leave.

Plus there's a quality Chinese take away a few hundred yards away up Warmsley Road (Mans 2000)

Okay thanks for that it seems promising then!

Up in Blackburn next week so will arrange a viewing then and see what I think. Found out today I may not yet have to move as may be able to work Mon and Fri in Birmingham where I live and just pop up to Blackburn Tuesday to Thursday which would be ideal if not this flat seems a very good price and just what I need.

[greggy50]

graphene said:

If you want a nicer area, easy access to Manchester (buses, trams), but still retaining a decently-timed commute, then Prestwich/Heaton-Park is not far away from the M66. Advantage is that you can join the M66 directly via M60/Heaton Park. More expensive rent, I expect.

Okay thanks

That flat is now off the market anyway as could not get a viewing

I am considering a flatshare at the moment as well at around £400 all in as it would save me about £300 per month which could go into to the E46 M3/House Deposit fund...

[Andy M]

Liverpool.

45 miles away (bang on 1 hour), and meets each criteria you've requested.

[greggy50]

Andy M said:

Liverpool.

45 miles away (bang on 1 hour), and meets each criteria you've requested.

Is that an hour with traffic though?

I normally work about 8:30 - 4:45

[Earthdweller]

greggy50 said:

Andy M said:

Liverpool.

45 miles away (bang on 1 hour), and meets each criteria you've requested.

Is that an hour with traffic though?

I normally work about 8:30 - 4:45

Fantasy land

I live outside Blackburn and regularly do the run to Liverpool airport. It is about 55 miles and off peak takes me about an 1hr 15 mins .. That's not going off main roads/motorways

Throw in rush hour on the M6/M62 and you can add an hour to that


There is no need to look a million miles away ... Granted Blackburn is as stty in parts as any other northern mill town, but there are some nice bits ..


However there are some stunning places to live outside and nearby ... Within 10 miles .. Be it town or country

Heck even the queen has said that if she could live anywhere it would be outside Blackburn (on the duchy of lancaster estate) it is truly magical in the valley or bowland

Edited by Earthdweller on Wednesday 14th January 22:10

[greggy50]

Dont want pretty countryside though I am 22 I want trendy bars and clubs nearby where I can get battered on the weekend...

Liverpool does indeed sound tad far looking at Preston house share someone ny age 400pm may be good.

Also considering manchester as only 40 min train ride so could dump my car at station and walk flat in about an hour if find somewhere near station...

[FredClogs]

greggy50 said:

Dont want pretty countryside though I am 22 I want trendy bars and clubs nearby where I can get battered on the weekend...

Coming up north, looking to get battered - be careful what you wish for young man.

[greggy50]

FredClogs said:

Coming up north, looking to get battered - be careful what you wish for young man.

Live in Birmingham so used to being in a nightclub with some erm uncivilised characters...

Quite lucky in fact nobody has ever swung for me although that may be to do with the fact I am 6 foot 3 and about 16 stone its getting stabbed that is always my worry in this modern culture but not much you can do about it I suppose

Anyway off topic got a viewing in Preston and a viewing in Liverpool going to drive after work in Blackburn to Liverpool to get an idea whether the commute would kill me or not. Currently my commute takes me anywhere from 45 mins up to 1hr 30 and I find that manageable so if it falls within that range I may go for Liverpool as found a great flat share and also have a lot of friends in the area.

If not Preston seems a good backup!

[FredClogs]

greggy50 said:

FredClogs said:

Coming up north, looking to get battered - be careful what you wish for young man.

Live in Birmingham so used to being in a nightclub with some erm uncivilised characters...

Quite lucky in fact nobody has ever swung for me although that may be to do with the fact I am 6 foot 3 and about 16 stone its getting stabbed that is always my worry in this modern culture but not much you can do about it I suppose

Anyway off topic got a viewing in Preston and a viewing in Liverpool going to drive after work in Blackburn to Liverpool to get an idea whether the commute would kill me or not. Currently my commute takes me anywhere from 45 mins up to 1hr 30 and I find that manageable so if it falls within that range I may go for Liverpool as found a great flat share and also have a lot of friends in the area.

If not Preston seems a good backup!

If you're thinking of Liverpool city centre, then the commute on week days is going to edge close to 1.5 hours, the M58/M6 junction has roadworks at the moment so could even push a bit over that. If your prepared to do 1.5 hours you could almost stretch to Leeds, the train ride is loveley, all t'hills and stuff.

[greggy50]

FredClogs said:

If you're thinking of Liverpool city centre, then the commute on week days is going to edge close to 1.5 hours, the M58/M6 junction has roadworks at the moment so could even push a bit over that. If your prepared to do 1.5 hours you could almost stretch to Leeds, the train ride is lovely, all t'hills and stuff.

Leeds is another 15 miles away and don't know many people there to be honest it is a lovely place however!

I work flexible time so could probably do 7:00 - 4:00 or something if needs be to beat the traffic as on paper Liverpool is only an hour so sure early in the morning as you say 1hr 20ish should be achievable. Sounds weird but I quite like a decent length drive into work I find it calms me a bit before the day ahead unless it was like yesterday where it took me 2 hours to do 18 miles...