First time buyers and first time parents - we will we regret moving to a small village?
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Hi all,
We’re first-time buyers (early 30s), currently in a decent-sized commuter town near London. It’s fine, but not somewhere we’re excited about long-term.
We’ve found a beautiful house right at the top of our budget in a very quaint nearby village. It ticks almost every box: space to grow into, room for two home offices, a good garden and no need to extend in future.
The hesitation is the location. The village is small (\~500 people), about 15 mins from the town centre and 8 mins from a larger, livelier village. It has a strong community feel, but the demographic is mostly older couples, with only a handful of young families (\~5). There’s basically no amenities beyond a pub and a small shop.
For context, we used to live in London and loved the diversity, openness, and things to do but buying there wasn’t realistic for us. We’re not expecting 'London vibes' in a village, but we do want to feel comfortable and surrounded by kind, open-minded people. We’re a mixed-ethnicity couple, and while we know rural areas are typically less diverse, we do think about what that might feel like for us and our future kids in a very small village. The census suggests it’s not very diverse, although that seems similar to most nearby villages, and the nearest large town is much more mixed.
The nearby larger village (under 10 mins drive) has nurseries, cafés, pubs, and lots of young families, and it sounds like most local kids end up mixing there anyway. Also, I grew up in this area, so we already have a solid group of friends nearby so this move wouldn’t isolate us socially, but it might mean fewer spontaneous, walkable connections (especially with other first time mums and slightly longer drives to friends).
We’ve tried to buy in that bigger village but haven’t been successful, and nothing new is coming up. So now we’re torn:
- Go for the dream house in a quieter, sleepier village
- Or hold out for something less perfect in a busier, more family-filled area (even if it needs work/ extension later)
One small thing that stuck with me, we visited the playpark in the village on a sunny Sunday afternoon and it was completely empty.
Would really love to hear from people who’ve made a similar choice - especially moving to a quieter village vs somewhere more lively. Any regrets? Did you grow into it, or wish you’d prioritised location over the house?
Thanks in advance :)
OPGR1234@reddit
If you’re having cold feet, don’t do it. You should have that feeling of home. Sounds like you already know you don’t.
destria@reddit
I was faced with a similar dilemma when I was pregnant. We lived in an amazing, lively village but our house was too small for our growing family. There were houses in our price range that were perfect except located in some of the smaller, quieter villages nearby (about 10 min drive).
Ultimately we decided to hold out for a house in the bigger village and honestly I'm so glad. Since having a kid, it's such a godsend to be able to just walk to places from the house. It's been so much easier to meet people, there's loads on in the village and a real sense of community.
I've met a few mum friends from the smaller villages and we always end up meeting near me because there's nothing for kids in their villages. So that's not to say you can't benefit from the amenities but it's not so straightforward. I can just walk to the duck pond, library, playground etc. whenever I have a spare hour but for them, it's a planned outing.
Also you might want to consider what the school situation will be like. Some of the smaller villages nearby don't have a primary school so the kids have to commute, and honestly a school run by car is just a nightmare with the traffic and parking.
zephyrthewonderdog@reddit
Fine for you. Your future teenage kids will be bored out of their minds. That’s what I was told from a friend who grew up in a small village. Everyone drinks in the same pub and everyone knows everyone else’s business. They couldn’t wait to move away for university and have a social life.
Nervous_Yard7034@reddit
Which can be a good thing!
My friends live in London and they don't seem able to get their kids to leave home. It's not just the cost, it's that there's no reason to go anywhere else.
One couple we know even downsized from a 4-bed family home to a 2-bed flat when their youngest went to uni. They even gave the kids some of the.money to help them get on with life and two of them still came back!
EyeAware3519@reddit
Interesting take. "I gave my kids such a good life they don't hate it and that's a bad thing".
Nervous_Yard7034@reddit
You want your kids to leave home, stand on their own two feet and do things themselves. Living as a perpetual child in the family home isn't good for anyone.
And I speak from experience on this - I was a boomerang child and should have moved out 4 or 5 years earlier. It really was a wasted half a decade.
UnCommonSense99@reddit
I suggest you watch some of the BBC comedy "This Country"
SdanoG@reddit
The kids as they get older will always be outsiders in groups they hook up with, won’t have grown up with any of them……. This can be very detrimental and often lead to bullying by the in croud and advantage being taken of them……. I know this as I was that kid, never learned to fully integrate and now aged 57 spend most of my time alone and have done all my life so far, yes tgeres been the odd gf but nobody long term stable friends
ChocolateSnowflake@reddit
The remote village sounds like my husbands and I’s ideal but we also have young children and a friend of ours who grew up in that kind of village has spoken to me about how much she hated it growing up and that has put us off.
There was no playing out with friends after school, could never just go over and knock on someone’s door, or go to the park and guarantee there would be someone there, she always had to rely on someone to drive her (or drive the friends) there and back.
Fudge_is_1337@reddit
How do you feel about driving in general, and particularly driving for errands? One of the big things about living rural or on the edge of larger places (assuming public transport is limited), is that you spend a surprising amount of time just driving to do every little thing - which increases significantly when you have kids to drive around also (school, appointments, clubs, visiting friends). This is largely dependent on how long you see yourselves staying there also though
There's also the isolation aspect, particularly with young kids. If you have a robust family and local friends support network (sounds like you do) this may not be an issue, but some struggle with particularly when in the early stages of parenting. A 10 minute drive might not sound like a lot but when sleep deprived and exhausted, loading up a baby into the car, driving and parking might be enough extra steps that getting out of the house feels a bit more insurmountable.
For me 500 people would be too large a step-change having previously enjoyed London. I grew up in a town of 3000 so basic amenities were available, but getting anywhere required reliance on an unreliable and expensive bus, or begging friends and family for lifts. I now live in a medium size city and love that I can walk, cycle, public transport or drive around with so much more flexibility
insomnimax_99@reddit
The isolation will be an issue throughout the kids’ childhoods, not just when they’re younger.
How are the kids going to get around when they’re teenagers and want to spend time with their mates outside, exploring and doing stuff and going places? They’ll be limited to walking distance or constantly getting lifts from their parents.
It massively limits their independence.
Fudge_is_1337@reddit
I was more focusing on the impact to OP themselves with that second paragraph, but this is totally valid.
Pip1710@reddit
Also, what is the commute time during busier periods? A 10-minute drive can be a lot different when the small roads are being used by commuters or the school run.
Xomba_@reddit
well im a teenager, so my input is pretty meaningless here, but i have lived in a small village in scotland (few thousand people) for pretty much my entire life, and i absolutely love it compared to the city life. The sense of community paired with little shops/ local startups is way better than more popular cities or even big towns
InfiniteComedian7172@reddit
Your input is definitely not meaningless
spidertattootim@reddit
Your input is meaningless, not because you're a teenager, but because you haven't experienced town or city life.
escapingfromelba@reddit
Your post reads to be like someone who knows it's a bad move that is hoping that someone says something positive because you're so desperate to get a home.
My view is that parenting away from a support network is hard enough without being in a place without toddler groups and then a nearby primary school as those things are a godsend. I wouldn't advise this village.
Temporary-Zebra97@reddit
I live in a small village, well about a 10 minute walk to the village I wouldn't recommend if you have kids, It suits us, after having shitty neighbours for a long time, to have zero neighbours for half a mile in all directions is sheer bliss.
Ill-Supermarket-2706@reddit
I grew up in a small village so here’s my honest take. Pros: lovely house with large garden and ease to give kids personal space growing up at home, near family and support (is your family nearby), lots of opportunities for outdoor activities and family day outs, overall prices more affordable. Safe and quiet with a community feel where people say hi help each other. Cons: driving everywhere - of course if you commute you have to factor in driving to the nearest station (and any traffic), parking in such station and rely on train schedules which can cost hours of your time. I’d understand you may work remotely or locally so that’s less of an issue, however your kids will grow and any activity/sport they might explore will require driving back and forward until they turn 18. Or just deny them these opportunities entirely if you can’t feature these journeys in your schedule. Small town mentality: everyone knows each other so everyone gossips, children in the village will become your children’s whole peer network so they will struggle to feel different or have exposure to the world outside of it. Being mix race could be a factor (but not necessarily). Network: Your children school will be your only choice available - I used to think I was super smart (and bullied because of it) only to later realised I was not that special, just that school average was very low. Sure, there were a few nearby bigger towns from my village for shopping, leisure etc, but daily life and human connections always revolved more around the village itself.
Looking back - my village is great if you want a relaxed retirement life. If you want to offer your children more opportunities than just the dream family home look at compromises in more well connected town, they’ll thank you later!
JennyW93@reddit
From the perspective of someone raised in a remote village by parents who escaped London: I’ll echo that it’s fine if you can drive. My parents didn’t like to drive me to see friends regularly, so by my teens I was feeling very isolated. I was also, quite literally, the only gay in the village.
But generally it was small, safe, and secure and even with the above, I don’t know I’d have been any better off in a town or city. I also had the advantage of an extremely small primary school, so basically got one-on-one tuition. We’ll ignore the fact that my primary school teacher didn’t believe in dinosaurs, Roman Catholics, ancient Egypt, or seahorses. Other than that, it was an excellent education.
Petrichor_ness@reddit
I can't comment on the kids side but husband and I moved from London to large commuter town to buy our first home. Then a few years ago, we moved to a tiny village (around 150 houses) in the Scottish Highlands. No shops, no public transport, nothing except miles of empty sandy beach, hills and fresh air. The majority of our neighbours are retired.
We'll always be 'incomers', 'southerners' and there will always be people who have a strong dislike of people like us. But, neither of us would change where we are for anything.
The single most important factor for our neighbours is we make the effort to be part of the community. The previous owners kept a beautiful garden that went to ruin when they got old and I know nothing about gardening but I've been out there trying to tidy it. I'll have at least half a dozen neighbours come round with advice for me which I'll gladly take and ask questions.
When we have power cuts or bad storms, we'll pop a note on the community FB group asking if anyone needs any help/anything from the shops (nearest small supermarket is three towns away/30 mins).
We have an annual fayre that raises money for community project - I always donate crafts I make (I hang them in my window and get lots of compliments on them)
I also volunteer for a community charity in the next village over which is a little larger than ours.
You get out what you put in around here and at the age of 39, it's the first time in my life that I love where I live and have no plans to move any time soon.
MarzipanElephant@reddit
Assuming you'd be using state schools, what's the school situation like? Admittedly we're in a run of low birthrate years so the pressure may be less, but sometimes catchments can be weird, and things can get skewed by e.g. a particular school being popular, or a new housing estate being built. Look carefully into what schools are relatively nearby, the admissions stats for the last couple of years, the admissions criteria, etc to avoid act surprises.
Nervous_Yard7034@reddit
Exactly this. We live in Cambridge, but we have many friends who live in the villages outside and the experiences we hear are vastly different. Some village schools are very popular and well subscribed, others are struggling for pupils and money. It's really worth doing your research on this.
KindlySilver7823@reddit
Exactly. If end game is kids, you need to have a look at the schools around where you are and what the commute for nurseries, schools, clubs will look like during peak hours. It will make a difference if you also need to get to the office.
Nimble_Natu177@reddit
If both adults can drive, you'll be fine, transport is the only real concern for living in locations like this.
theowleryonehundred@reddit
If one adult is suddenly unable to drive for whatever reason, life becomes a lot more difficult. My partner, a healthy and fit 30 year old, had a seizure one day and couldn't drive for 18 months afterwards. That risk in and of itself might not be enough to decide where you live, but it should be considered.
Nimble_Natu177@reddit
While this is true, it better fits under the umbrella of "have a solid support network" which should be a given when moving anywhere that's less central.
RFL92@reddit
Yes and no. You can't drink and drive so you're dependent on taxis if you want to go to a restaurant in town and share a bottle of wine. A lot of villages don't have access for take out delivery too so you have to accept that you can't just call out for a pizza easily. I can be really isolating for children too to grow up in an area without other children and affect them socially. They can't just pop round to a friends easily, they become dependent on you being okay to do a 30 min round trip everytime they want to see friends. They don't have the same facilities available so you have to be prepared to always drive. If you plan on having a newborn baby it can be isolating as you might not always have the energy to drive a 30 min round trip to see others
I've got family that have just moved back into town because of these issues. Villages absolutely suit some people and be a great lifestyle but it's not for everyone.
JoeDaStudd@reddit
The number of rural drunk drivers is much higher than you think and the availability of taxis in rural areas is much lower than you think.
Nimble_Natu177@reddit
Can attest to this, I work with two people that live in the sticks that have been caught, and I know others that have been known to say "five and drive" without a hint of irony.
Sensitive_Tomato_581@reddit
Depends, I guess if you might becoming a taxi for your children or not, or don't mind getting in a car for everything. I love the freedom of leaving the house and walking to the sports centre, the shops, the cafe, the park, etc. Also makes me fitter!
Sensitive_Tomato_581@reddit
I dont understand people votung down my lived experience !!
Nimble_Natu177@reddit
You have no idea how village live works and this information is both irrelevant and also reads like a cope for having no license.
ARobertNotABob@reddit
Never mind the location, this is your principal issue as a new parent, IMO ... children are expensive and you are going to be stretched as it is.
Also, do you plan to move later? If the answer is "no", consider how your children will like being in the middle of nowhere at 16, as well as other transport-limited prospects.
Zs93@reddit
One of my best friends grew up in a village and she hated it. Her and her siblings had to take turns with who would get a lift to their plans on the weekend - they were reliant on the car for everything. It made her a very dependent person
EyeAware3519@reddit
Your kids will love it at first then hate it when they get to about 12.
You will hate the fact you spend half your life in the car.
My experience anyway.
Rooky030@reddit
That empty playground on a sunny Sunday isn't a small thing, it's a giant red flag. As first time parents, your social life for the first few years will revolve around spontaneous, low effort connections with other parents.
Rough-Sprinkles2343@reddit
I think for your kids, they’ll definitely feel like the odd one out in a village of all white people. There’s no denying this.
Personally, I can’t imagine anything worse moving to a village in my early 30s.
Fit_General7058@reddit
Bonus, your kids will be fit and healthy, biking everywhere when they are older. Also, when a place is full of old people, give it 10 years and the place will be bustling with families.
You could take up the mantle and set up a play time in the village hall every Sunday, whilst church is happening, advertise in the surrounding area, people will come.
Party_Advantage_3733@reddit
There was a TV show about buying houses. They had a lot to say about how important Location was when buying a house.
losingfocus2015@reddit
we looked at a village (not very small) 20min away from the city down here, the area is great but the second we thought about getting in town to do stuff, we decided not for a few decades
psych_research_1918@reddit
Can talk from the perspective of going for location over house - we moved whilst I was pregnant and now have a 13 month old. We live on the edge of a city, previously was in London. Being connected to others was and is hugely important to me, particularly on maternity leave. I knew next to no one in our new area and the ease of meeting people with young children and spending time with them easily as they live nearby has been significant, and to us worth us having a slightly lower quality of life by living in an expensive area with a smaller house / little garden with no driveway etc. The options for things to do, different good local nurseries and schools are plenty. We also have had a baby that hated the car so I would have felt incredibly isolated had that been our only option to go places. I’m also white so can’t comment much but friends who are global majority have talked to struggling living in rural areas and the lack of racial diversity and impact on their child.
tsdesigns@reddit
I grew up rurally, as in, in a smallish village (~500 people, but mostly houses). There was a small primary school that covered our village and neighbouring villages, a small convenience store shop / post office, and a pub. It was around 30 minutes away from the nearest town for a larger shop (groceries etc) and for friends when we were a bit older into teenage years etc.
Its a different way of life to be honest. You will end up being a taxi service for your child a lot - clubs, friends, even just dropping them off to get the bus somewhere else, or picking them up from the bus on their way home. You need to make more of an effort to get out and do things, as they're not right on your doorstep.
That said, it was a really good place to grow up. Lots of space, we could go out and play quite easily as kids, build a tree house nearby, that kind of thing.
One major thing is, you need to get on with your neighbours, and it also helps to take part in a lot of village life - village fate/fun day stuff, local clubs, even the church if there is one was more like a social thing for a lot of people in our village community. Our neighbours were mostly great, so that really helped. Unfortunately my wife and I have moved rurally now, and our neighbours aren't good at all which has really soured our life here, I've had disputes over them not burning my fence down after catching the husband spraying the fence line with petrol and going to light it on fire with one of those weed suppressor flamethrowers - "I'm just clearing the weeds" 😕. That's one example of many, but it gives a good idea of what they're like.
Resident_Ebb_9354@reddit
I moved from London to a small town - you Will be an outsider till you’ve been there at least 5years. But, if it a quiet family life you are after - then do it. From reading your post I’d say you found uncertain. If that’s the case why don’t you stay out and wait for the perfect house in the larger village?
yellowsubmarine45@reddit
Village life can be isolating. Thinking about you as a younger couple and especially as potential parents, you may struggle.
noodledoodledoo@reddit
The empty play park does sound kind of lonely, but as you say there's another village nearby. Thigns I would consider in your position: - You will probably have to drive everywhere and quite often. Some people don't mind this, but having lived in places where I don't need a car, I could never personally go back to that lifestyle. Would it bother you? Do you both have cars right now? - How long do you plan on staying there and how safe are the roads for walking and cycling? Is there a bus connection to the nearby larger village? I'm thinking of when your children are a little bit older and have/want some independence but aren't yet old enough to drive themselves. Will they be able to get places safely and in reasonable time, without needing a lift from you? Or will they be trapped in the village? It's probably a bit down to the individual, but my partner grew up like this and hated it. It's obviously quite far in the future but if you plan on this being your "forever home" then it's worth considering.
SongsAboutGhosts@reddit
If you can both drive then I'd say go for it. I grew up in a tiny village (two pubs, no shops or school lol) and it was lovely - only got tricky as a teen not being able to get anywhere myself, wouldn't have been as much of an issue if my parents didn't consider me a burden for asking to go anywhere. Just do better than them and you should be fine!
Intelligent-Iguana@reddit
The idealism of village life can quickly wear off when you realise you have to travel to do anything.
You won't have as much choice on schools, children's clubs and activities, even things like takeaways or a night out become harder. As kids get older, you will become a taxi service for them, and they may resent not having the independence to see friends or do things that they would have in a larger place - i know I did.
If you get the right village, it's lovely knowing everyone by name, stopping to chat with people when out, but everything takes twice as long and everyone knows all your business, There's no privacy! I left as soon as I could, and would never live in a village again.
oiseauvert989@reddit
As someone with small kids we moved to an area with more families and children. The park has lots of kids speaking lots of different languages every day of the week. This weekend we had a street party with dozens of kids joining. One neighbour has a music business and arranged a sound system, someone else arranged a bbq, someone else arranged the ice cream van, someone else games and entertainment etc etc.
I wouldnt swap that for a pretty cottage in a village with abandoned parks and empty swings blowing in the wind, definitely not at this stage of life and probably not ever. Those places are becoming very elderly, and the value of kids having a good number of friends within sight of their home cannot be overestimated.
sunheadeddeity@reddit
I haven't made that move, we stayed in a suburban area, for many reasons related to logistics and having a young family.
-loads of amenities: schools, GP, library, train station, shops, parks, food places, scout troops, playgrounds, allotment
we can walk to all the above, none of them are more than a 25 minute walk away and most are 10 minutes
kids are now walking to those places by themselves, they don't need a taxi
kids' school friends in the area, for both kids, in different schools. They come round ours or ours go to theirs for an hour after school
loads of lovely neighbours (and some arseholes), I've put work into building a bit of community and getting to know ppl. In the last few days we've had people helping each other with plumbers, tortoises, and jump leads.
kids can explore easily by themselves -18 goes off on bike rides, 13 goes to the High Street with a few quid to meet pals
Personally I would rather live on a farm on the side of a hill in Portugal, but in terms of the kids' opportunities, development, socialising this place has been brilliant. The village you describe- probably very pretty and peaceful but you'll spend your life driving back and forth.
bahumat42@reddit
So the thing I would worry about more than the rest is education and healthcare links.
If the village isn't too far from a hospital and decent school it will be alright, but those are 2 things you want to be near to.
Conscious_Guess9637@reddit
If you’re worried about village life and whether you’d enjoy it id honestly look at renting for a bit first. With new rental laws coming in may 1st this works highly in your favour (no more fixed term contracts, you need to give 2 months notice when you want to leave).
This way you can test it out first without buying a whole house in potentially the wrong place / lifestyle choice for you.
jelissbones@reddit
Can't speak on moving to a village, but we've moved to a suburb of a small UK city and it's been the best of all worlds. We've had our first baby, who is now 7 months, and there are so many baby classes etc just walking distance from us. I don't know if I'd have wanted to get out and about with her like I have if it was always a drive to do anything. The friends I've made doing that all live reasonably close by too, so if we casually want to get a coffee together or have a play date, it's really easy to do. Even the fact I can walk to a supermarket has helped me get outside and stay active with a new baby.
Basically I'm saying I can imagine the larger village will feel worth it when you're trying to establish your new parent-orientated social life.
strepsilt@reddit
I’m probably not the demographic you’re looking for here as I haven’t bought anything, but just for what it’s worth:
I lived in London for 10 years, and loved it, but I grew up on a farm about 4 miles from the nearest village (~700 people) and 10 from the big town (national train station/huge t k maxx/lots of pubs and restaurants). I know everyone says this about their own childhood, but I wouldn’t change it for the world.
My mam is more sociable than my dad, but they both have always gone out to see friends at least once a week, and just drive or take a taxi home. My mam now goes out for coffees and walks with mates most days! My sisters all still live at home in their mid 20s too, and I spend half my time there, and we all love it, very easy to see folk and you can be just as spontaneous with a car. Maybe less events going on, but if you’ve got mates around then go for it. And when you don’t want to hang out with folk, you’ll be hanging out with your family in your dream home. Unreal.
If you can drive, I think go for your dream home. Slower pace of life seems a bit of a myth in my opinion as my sister is an absolute wreckhead and goes out on more spontaneous Tuesday nights out than most folk in London.
Koda614@reddit
I personally wouldn’t regret it, and I say that as someone in my early 30s who previously lived in London and now lives in a small community with farm land surrounding me in 3 of the 4 directions from where I am.
But it’s all down to your own personality and what you like. If you want to be surrounded by a diverse community with something to do all day every day then you’ll probably hate it. If you can’t drive you will probably also hate it.
If you want a slightly slower pace of life, a quieter environment, and feel a bit closer to nature then you’ll probably look back once you’re settled in and question why you didn’t do it sooner.
Historical_Bench1749@reddit
This sounds so much like our demographic, we moved from London to a village like this 20 years ago.
We felt out of place for the first few years. It took a dog and a child before we really got to know people and the village a lot better.
In recent years we’ve both been pushed to get jobs in London who makes it logistically tough with no parents or family nearby to help out. That said, we have a great network of friends and our child has the best time. We walk the dog, they were swimming in the river this weekend and there’s always someone to have a beer with, or sit quietly in the pub.
I’d say it depends upon your work life balance and what you want your life to look like.
Historical_Bench1749@reddit
This sounds so much like our demographic, we moved from London to a village like this 20 years ago.
We felt out of place for the first few years. It took a dog and a child before we really got to know people and the village a lot better.
In recent years we’ve both been pushed to get jobs in London who makes it logistically tough with no parents or family nearby to help out. That said, we have a great network of friends and our child has the best time. We walk the dog, they were swimming in the river this weekend and there’s always someone to have a beer with, or sit quietly in the pub.
I’d say it depends upon your work life balance and what you want your life to look like.
Historical_Bench1749@reddit
This sounds so much like our demographic, we moved from London to a village like this 20 years ago.
We felt out of place for the first few years. It took a dog and a child before we really got to know people and the village a lot better.
In recent years we’ve both been pushed to get jobs in London who makes it logistically tough with no parents or family nearby to help out. That said, we have a great network of friends and our child has the best time. We walk the dog, they were swimming in the river this weekend and there’s always someone to have a beer with, or sit quietly in the pub.
I’d say it depends upon your work life balance and what you want your life to look like.
Sensitive_Tomato_581@reddit
When I was pregnant we moved into a village a 10 min drive into town. When the girls were 18 months old we moved back into town - never regretted especially when the kids were older and could walk to school, their friends etc. You'll also find it harder to sell the property as well.
OneDay_OneLife@reddit
If you don't know if you will feel comfortable in the smaller village or not, you most likely haven't done enough research.
I would suggest booking a hotel or Airbnb nearby and spend time walking and exploring local amenities, talking to as much of the locals as possible.
bobbyroberts72@reddit
When we lived in the suburbs of London it took 45 minutes to make a return journey to the train station (about 3 miles each way) as the main road was solid with traffic in the mornings and evenings.
There was cars everywhere, people everywhere, constant building work, a quiet environment in a village with a town 15 minutes away sounds like bliss to me.
RoutineAbroad3486@reddit
I grew up in Birmingham and bought my first house in the Worcestershire country side. I don’t think I’d ever move back into a busier environment. Granted it can be quiet and sometimes the people are stuck in their ways or just different to people that are used to city life but the pros massively outweigh the cons in my eyes. It’s a better environment for my daughter and that’s all I can ask for at the end of the day.
Cultural_Tank_6947@reddit
That's really a personality thing. We live in a small village, similar demographics albeit more and more younger couples. But even then at age 41, we're still probably in bottom 10% in terms of the age of home owners.
We love it. Largely because at the end of a hectic day with work and life, there's hardly any crazy traffic to get home and it's generally quiet.
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