HeadingNorth   11 #13 Posted February 24, 2011 From the city centre heading west...  ....you'd fall in the river, wouldn't you?  Or is the modern "city centre" some distance removed from the docks ... in times past, given the tradition in this country of living west of any industrial area to avoid being downwind of it, there really wasn't a nice area of Liverpool; those who could afford it went across the water to the Wirral, and be upwind of the docks.  I have no idea how expensive it is nowadays to live in the Wirral and commute. There are at least two tunnels under the Mersey, though. Gerry would have to change his lyrics if he wrote the song now... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Damon   10 #14 Posted February 24, 2011 in times past, given the tradition in this country of living west of any industrial area to avoid being downwind of it, there really wasn't a nice area of Liverpool; those who could afford it went across the water to the Wirral, and be upwind of the docks.   It's funny. And fortunately, complete cobblers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Jason Bourne   11 #15 Posted February 24, 2011 ....you'd fall in the river, wouldn't you? ...  I meant head east!  Do I win the Forum Idiot of the Day award?  x Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
mikeG Â Â 16 #16 Posted February 24, 2011 There are plenty of places on the Wirral to rent a flat. Birkenhead, New Ferry, Bebington, Bromborough - all near the railway. Commuting expense is reasonable as you can get a seasonal zone ticket - for a year if you want, covers you for bus and train. In Liverpool my son rented a flat at the end of Dale Street for a couple of years and had no trouble. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
HeadingNorth   11 #17 Posted February 24, 2011 I meant head east!  Do I win the Forum Idiot of the Day award?  x  I shall probably make a sillier mistake than that before the day is out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Happ Hazzard   10 #18 Posted February 24, 2011 Cheshire!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
alchresearch   215 #19 Posted February 24, 2011 Nah, the motorways are terrible for commuting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
vwkittie   10 #20 Posted February 24, 2011 ....you'd fall in the river, wouldn't you?  Or is the modern "city centre" some distance removed from the docks ... in times past, given the tradition in this country of living west of any industrial area to avoid being downwind of it, there really wasn't a nice area of Liverpool; those who could afford it went across the water to the Wirral, and be upwind of the docks.  I have no idea how expensive it is nowadays to live in the Wirral and commute. There are at least two tunnels under the Mersey, though. Gerry would have to change his lyrics if he wrote the song now...  That is the biggest load of bullploppy I've heard in a long time, thanks for the laugh though! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
gnvqsos   10 #21 Posted February 24, 2011 I can tell you where NOT to live, if that would help? From the city centre heading west, avoid the following areas: Kensington, Fairfield, Old Swan, Huyton  From the south, heading north: Toxteth, Shiel Road, Everton, Anfield, Walton  There will be 'nice' streets (by Liverpool standards) amongst the above areas, but unless you know what streets to avoid, your son WILL be mugged or killed.  Where to live? Mossley Hill is nice but on the outskirts of the city, so might be commutable to the city centre in 30 minutes. Also, there are plenty of flats apartments in the city centre.  x  Most people speak like this but in my experience of LIverpool propety crime is quite high but personal attacks are quite rare.As other say Sefton Park is fine and there are some good parts around Toxteth.Rent with a freind for a short time and weigh up areas for yourself. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
GrannyGranny   10 #22 Posted February 25, 2011 (edited) OP - There's a forum on the Echo site. Looks quite active.  Just looked again and it seems to be football dominated and a bit on local news. There's specific forums for different areas though. Edited February 25, 2011 by GrannyGranny Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
juliaartist   10 #23 Posted February 25, 2011 Aigburth is a good residential area but could be pricey. Otherwise there are plenty of new developments in the town centre with apartments to let. Look at Liverpool 1 area.  Students tend to live around the Smithdown Rd area, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Uptowngirl   10 #24 Posted February 25, 2011 Chester . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...