Norwich?

[Paulie-W]

Anyone live in the area, as there's a possibility of moving up that way.
I know about the "golden triangle", but not too sure on the surrounding areas. There does seem to be a lot of new builds going up.
So any tips, help and advice would be much appreciated

 

[AMcUK]

We've lived just outside since 2006. When we moved up from London we were told we'd love the golden triangle but after a lot of searching we got disenchanted with looking at houses that were smaller and more expensive than the one we were leaving in Hackney so we looked further out in the Broads villages.
The last few years have really been punishing for the villages, we've lost both our pubs and the shop so now there's only the primary school as an amenity and there's no public transport any more.

There's an incredible amount of new build going up on the Eastern side now that the Northern Distributor Road has been completed and makes the traffic easier. Similar going in on the West but I see it less. Lots of estates but nothing there that appeals to me.

It depends on what you want - have you got kids? Do you need to get to the station for work? How big a place do you want? how much can you afford to spend?

 

[munch]

It depends on what you are looking for.
I used to live in the Waveney Valley, but I'm a country boy at heart so the lack of public transport, nightlife, etc wasn't an issue.

 

[Paulie-W]

We've lived just outside since 2006. When we moved up from London we were told we'd love the golden triangle but after a lot of searching we got disenchanted with looking at houses that were smaller and more expensive than the one we were leaving in Hackney so we looked further out in the Broads villages.
The last few years have really been punishing for the villages, we've lost both our pubs and the shop so now there's only the primary school as an amenity and there's no public transport any more.

There's an incredible amount of new build going up on the Eastern side now that the Northern Distributor Road has been completed and makes the traffic easier. Similar going in on the West but I see it less. Lots of estates but nothing there that appeals to me.

It depends on what you want - have you got kids? Do you need to get to the station for work? How big a place do you want? how much can you afford to spend?

It depends on what you are looking for.
I used to live in the Waveney Valley, but I'm a country boy at heart so the lack of public transport, nightlife, etc wasn't an issue.

Thanks, guys.

Got one daughter, currently at NUA.
As for what we want... Mortgage free is one aspect, but coming from a 1930s semi. It all seems a bit crazy in the GT, and not much different from London prices. I`m not adverse to new builds, but there does seem an awful lot up, and still going up.

 

[AMcUK]

Not sure what to suggest - Norwich is a nice city to live in/near. There's enough going on and it's reasonably big but easy to escape in a few minutes and plenty of stuff to do.

If the triangle isn't your bag (it wasn't ours) then Thorpe St. Andrew out along the old Yarmouth Road is accessible but not as pricey.
Parts of Sprowston and Catton are nice enough but there are some grotty bits too.
Eaton and Colney Lane are nice but probably expensive.

Our daughter is soon to go to university so we're pondering if we want to move closer in but given the expense I'm not sure we will.
I can't imagine we'd choose a new build, nothing but horror stories on build quality and small rooms and tiny gardens don't appeal.

 

[Peter123]

About 25 years ago we nearly moved to Norfolk with my job. But life got in the way and I stayed on the north.
The place we liked the best (we had 2 school age kids) was Wymondham. It had reasonable facilities, good schools nearby and was on the right side of Norwich for my work.

 

[Paulie-W]

Not sure what to suggest - Norwich is a nice city to live in/near. There's enough going on and it's reasonably big but easy to escape in a few minutes and plenty of stuff to do.

If the triangle isn't your bag (it wasn't ours) then Thorpe St. Andrew out along the old Yarmouth Road is accessible but not as pricey.
Parts of Sprowston and Catton are nice enough but there are some grotty bits too.
Eaton and Colney Lane are nice but probably expensive.

Our daughter is soon to go to university so we're pondering if we want to move closer in but given the expense I'm not sure we will.
I can't imagine we'd choose a new build, nothing but horror stories on build quality and small rooms and tiny gardens don't appeal.

Thanks for the tips, mate. I appreciate that.
Yeah new builds, can be a mare to say the least. Having looked online, the rooms are very small (super wide angle pix lol), and almost zero storage. I`ll take a look at those places you suggested

 

[Pete R]

Am I the only one that had to Google the ‘Golden Triangle’? I did have to talk myself into it as I wasn’t sure I wanted that kind of thing on my search history.

And to be honest I was a bit disappointed that it’s not actually a triangle, more like a sideways half iron man mask.

 

[Deleted sulking member 63079]

Anyone live in the area, as there's a possibility of moving up that way.
I know about the "golden triangle", but not too sure on the surrounding areas. There does seem to be a lot of new builds going up.
So any tips, help and advice would be much appreciated

I live there, North city though.

Golden triangle is very expensive and lots of student properties.

It's a lovely city, depends what you're looking for as to which locality is better though.

We're in an extended Victorian end terrace. Not sure you'd find many new builds within the actual city tbh

 

[Paulie-W]

I live there, North city though.

Golden triangle is very expensive and lots of student properties.

It's a lovely city, depends what you're looking for as to which locality is better though.

We're in an extended Victorian end terrace. Not sure you'd find many new builds within the actual city tbh

Thanks, Andy

Well we`re looking to go up for a few day over the xmas break, to scout various areas around the city centre. But google being google, put up a few black spots (as it does anywhere. I would imagine "rough" areas in Norwich are still nicer than rough areas in London

 

[Deleted sulking member 63079]

Thanks, Andy

Well we`re looking to go up for a few day over the xmas break, to scout various areas around the city centre. But google being google, put up a few black spots (as it does anywhere. I would imagine "rough" areas in Norwich are still nicer than rough areas in London

Yeah crime is pretty low here in general.

Larkman and mile cross are the relatively rough areas.

Suburbs like Sprowston are nice but a bit out of the way. We're NR3 4RB, mixture of houses, lots of 2 up 2 down terraces some slightly bigger like ours.

A few really nice independent coffee shops near me, fantastic real ale pub near by (they're everywhere in Norwich anyway) and can walk into the city in 20 minutes.

 

[Paulie-W]

Yeah crime is pretty low here in general.

Larkman and mile cross are the relatively rough areas.

Suburbs like Sprowston are nice but a bit out of the way. We're NR3 4RB, mixture of houses, lots of 2 up 2 down terraces some slightly bigger like ours.

A few really nice independent coffee shops near me, fantastic real ale pub near by (they're everywhere in Norwich anyway) and can walk into the city in 20 minutes.

Thanks, mate. It`s more the areas to avoid, than anything else Hopefully we will be mortgage free too.