David Wilson is constructing homes in halfway -close to Oxclose Park road ( as per thier web site).Does anyone have idea about that area?

Averi

I am assuming you mean the new ones near Morrisons. It is a nice area, very close to all amenities and the houses look ok.

If you give us an idea about your needs we can fill you in better :thumbsup:
Kids? Social life requirement? Age(ish)? etc

Thanks for your replies.
Yes you are right. These houses are being constructed by David Wilson and are just opposite the Morrison supermarket.

I am worried about any trouble spots near by.There is mention of "Sewage works" close by and are there any further planning in that area.
Regards
Averi

I lived on the heathlands estate years ago next to that new one and it was excellent, you can walk down to a country track and be out in the country in no time, its near to a good selection of local shops, the tram service and we never had any issues at all.

Originally posted by Caronp
I lived on the heathlands estate years ago next to that new one and it was excellent, you can walk down to a country track and be out in the country in no time, its near to a good selection of local shops, the tram service and we never had any issues at all.


Thanks. Nice to know that it is crime free.Apart from Tram services ,how are the bus services.Is there any close by good swimming pool.
Averi

in my opinion it's neither here nor there.

Originally posted by Cyclone
in my opinion it's neither here nor there.

There's a company called 'Halfway Resurfacing' (or something similar) :hihi:

Originally posted by Strix
There's a company called 'Halfway Resurfacing' (or something similar) :hihi:

Can you give me some more details.

Averi

Originally posted by Averi
Can you give me some more details.

Averi

Like 'they have a white transit van that passes my house regularly'? I think they're a tarmacing company. Look them up on yell.com

Originally posted by Averi
Thanks. Nice to know that it is crime free.Apart from Tram services ,how are the bus services.Is there any close by good swimming pool.
Averi

There is a swimming pool in Eckington which is a ten minute drive away, or I think there is one at Westfield School but I am not sure of when it's open.

I live in Halfway...and its fine. People pay a lot of money to live there and the houses go for top money....Lucky us!..i think ill sell up!

My in-laws live there and the area seems fine to me. The only critisism I would have is that traffic seems a bit heavy. The link road has Drakehouse Retail park, Crystal Peaks and Morrisons within a mile of each other and it can be a pain even on Saturday & Sunday when the great religion of "shopping" is being practised. I'm not sure what it's like at peak hours but it's probably a case of too many new houses going up and not enough infrastructure.

I have lived at Halfway for 5 years with no major problems.

Plus points:

Crystal Peaks which is being extended. 'Next' moving in during the summer which is good.

Sheffield biggest retail park Drakehouse and Peaks retail park next door

Two Supermarkets close by and Asda only 15 minutes away(depending on traffic).

Trams and regular Buses into town 41 every 6 minutes.

5 minutes from countryside.

Rother Valley Country park.

Still a reasonable priced area for housing(compared to other areas).

10 minutes to motorway network.

Eckington sports centre close by.

killamarsh sports centre close by.

Minus points:

The main road between Crystal Peaks and Halfway is far to busy and needs to be made into a Dual Carriage way sooner rather than later.

Westfield Centre.

Halfway Centre.

But nowhere is perfect.

Halfway has changed quite a lot over the last fifteen years, it used to feel as though you were travelling to the edge of the world to get there on the bus passing through Waterthorpe and Westfield. and so was fairly quiet. Unfortunately as more of the green fields around the area were built on it soon felt like an extension to Westfield and the building of Morrissons and increasing the size of Crystal Peaks did bring a lot more traffic to the area. Anyone buying a house out there should remember that there are a lot of housing association and council homes all over the place, and can look remarkably run down for such new houses. Two area's I remember was up by the Double Top pub and down by the Mill? the big pub at the bottom of the hill on Station Road as looking very tatty.

Living at Halfway?

I thought people just existed there! :D

Seroiusly, I didn't like it when I stayed there. I was there a while with my mate in her house, and I never felt very safe or at home.

K x

Originally posted by Kristian
Living at Halfway?

I thought people just existed there! :D

Seroiusly, I didn't like it when I stayed there. I was there a while with my mate in her house, and I never felt very safe or at home.

K x

Its not that bad! Its a lot safer than the likes of the Manor,Burngreave,Pitsmoor etc

I moved up hear 5 years ago from Meadowhead where in the year before i moved my car was broken into twice and the next door neighbour was burgled. I have not had any problems since i have lived here. It is a very family area and isnt that good for socialising and i do miss living nearer to Woodseats.

Hi
Thanks for all replies.
If you have a choice of living between Halfway and swallownest where would you like to buy the property?

Averi

Originally posted by Averi
Hi
Thanks for all replies.
If you have a choice of living between Halfway and swallownest where would you like to buy the property?

Averi

personally, swallonest, due to convenience for transport links.

personally, Halfway, due to convenience for transport links!

Hi live in the new d wilson homes 4 bed det and i am currently looking to sell or rent.It is ideal for the tram or bus stops .if you are are intrested please pm me

I think swallownest is skankier than halfway, but closer in and has more going on.
If you like the countryside, you can go for really good walks round halfway. Eckington and Ridgeway (anywhere in Derbyshire nearby) are unspoilt.
I wouldn't call either swallownest or halfway dangerous. There a million miles better than the likes of t'manor etc.