Mopley / Blackfield

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I'm after a bit of advice from fellow South Coasters, since I originally moved down South I have lived in and around the Locks Heath area

I'm now considering moving further west and have just looked at 2 properties down in Mopley, but have a couple of concerns, one is obviously Fawley and its proximity, but the other is the road in and out, I work up in London and commute in 3/4 days a week, therefore don't want to be stuck in traffic heading to Southampton Parkway

I've don't really know the areas over to the West, I just know I need to be within 20/30 minutes of the station

Any advice would be welcomed

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Thanks for all the replies, seems like the road may be a bit of a pain, but living in Titchfield I get stuck on the M27 most days! I usually ride a bike to the station so hoping I can cut a bit of time off the journey to the station

I'm having a second viewing on Friday and will make a decision then

Thanks again

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Dolittle said:

We moved to Langley which is very near Mopley a year ago. We can't see Fawley at all, and so far have never heard or smelt it. The road in and out can be a pain if you travel at the usual rush hour times which we don't. My wife travels to Salisbury daily (Before rush hour out, and after rush hour in.) and to London fairly frequently via Parkway. Never had any problems so far. We send our son to Orchard Infants rather than Blackfield as it has a nicer feel to it and a better offstead rating, (Excellent compared to just good). The area is really nice and quiet, some nice roads, beach, forests etc. The only thing lacking is a decent pub, there is the Langley Tavern, but that seems to be over run by youngsters and a bit noisy, which is a shame because its a short walk away. We moved here from Whiteley, just wish we had come here years ago. I would highly recommend the area south of Blackfield.

Thanks, how long does it take your wife to get to Parkway, I usually try and aim for the 7.38 and still need to leave Titchfield at around 7am due to the congestion on the M27 (and that's on the motorbike) I'm hoping Mopley will be a similar overall time as the M27 going east bound tends to have less issues

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Dolittle said:

She leaves at 6.45am to get that train. It's half an hour door to door, but then you have to park etc.

Thanks, yes the parking at Parkway can take a bit of time!

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It looks like there will be another PH'r down the A326 soon, my offer was accepted today