Living around Tamworth area?

[PHuzzy]

Guys and girls.

Currently living in Leamington Spa and have done so for all of my life bar postings around the UK.

I've just landed a new job in Dordon and feel that for the amount in fuel it will cost to commute from Leamington I'd be better off at looking somewhere a bit closer to Dordon.

I have had a quick Google at areas around Tamworth/Atherstone and not too keen on what I've been reading. Any PHers can offer some reassurance or alternatives would be much appreciated.

[PHuzzy]

blueg33 said:

Tricky one.

Leamington is nice, Tamworth basically isn't. Atherstone and Nuneaton are worse IMO.

This is basically it.
I'm looking at renting for approx 6-12 months just to get a feel for the area.

Rent in Leamington is fairly high. My thinking is that even if I was to rent around the Tamworth area I'd hoped that I could find the best area for a similar price to an average Leamington property. This would still save me £250 per month on fuel, give me a 'nicer' area of Tamworth(ish)to live in and make the commute time shorter.

I am tempted by Solihull, this would cut the commute in half, saving time and money whilst still giving me a nice area to live in. Again, looking at Sutton Coldfield or even Lichfield but not entirely sure.

[PHuzzy]

Indeed, having re-read my posts they come across as quite snobbish which wasn't what I'd aimed for. Most of my time will be spent at work and then wherever I live anyway, I suppose I'd just like a 'safe' area in which to live, so long as my car and/or possessions are unlikely to be vandalised or stolen I'd be quite content.

Some of the places I was posted to were more likely than not, far worse than where I'd be looking to move to but then I had the security of being in a camp with perimeter fencing and armed guards, therefore I never really had the problem of being worried about my things.

I have a few weeks to have a look around anyway, but will take on board and investigate some other places around that area thanks.