Swadlincote, how is it?

[Shuvi McTupya]

I am looking to move back to England from Scotland and some reasonable priced places that look nice enough are cropping up in Swadlincote, more specifically i like the look of a town house in Church Gresley.

I have had a quick look around the neighbourhood of the house on streetview and it all appears to look quite presentable.

Anyone know if it is a decent (ish) area?

[Shuvi McTupya]

Peter911 said:

I live the west side of Coventry, which is more expensive, but Swadlincote is OK. Smallish place, not a lot going on, handy for A5.

That side represents better value for money/ has always been cheaper.

Dull, but cheapish..ok

[Shuvi McTupya]

mikeiow said:

Nice dry ski slope with wee toboggan run....about all I know there.
Too many speed cameras all along the road from Leicester!

That's not selling it too me.

There are very few speed camera's where I am, but i guess I have to expect that st

[Shuvi McTupya]

V8RX7 said:

All around that area is cheap - mostly due to lack of decent employment / shopping centres etc

It does depend what you are going to do / what you like

Around that area Lichfield is better, some bits of Tamworth are ok.

Nuneaton, Hinckley, Burton, Rugely, most of Leicester most of Derby are pretty crap

Thanks!

[Shuvi McTupya]

P100 said:

All around Swadlincote is all ex mining, so lots going in in building and investment to up the area. Also look at Measham, Coalville, Whitwick, if this is the area you want be in.
Properties are good value, but the localities are run down in places.

Like everywhere else, take a visit, look around and see if its for you !

I have had a look around Coalville and maybe Whitwick and as you say it has some run down and some not so run down area's but nothing that made me feel like i was in any particular danger!

And, the price is right..

[Shuvi McTupya]

mikeiow said:

Meant to add: Whitwick does have the truly charming Three Horseshoes (known locally as Polly Botts)...a pub where the money lies on the shelf behind the bar, a roaring fire in winter and locals who actually enjoy a chat with strangers (we only drop in once or twice a year after sports at the Leisure Centre up the road!)

Sounds like my type of pub. I am used to small village pubs where people just leave their money on the bar.