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Hello was wondering if anyone could help me,I was thinking of moving to the accrington area over the next couple of months and was just wondering what the best/worst areas i should consider or avoid. Hope someone can help.

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Was looking to rent somewhere not too expensive

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:)Thanks Very kind of you

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Thanks i shall look into it:)

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However, it's the wrong side of town for the Field of Dreams! ;)

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theres some decent avenues on the ribblesdale estate (council) one or two dodgy but handy for the Crown n Town, was probably the best estate in accy long ago, but still some ok n some nice folk up that way, hope that helps.:)

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:D It's within reach though. Hey, maybe they should relocate up here - Bullough Park ? :D

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Would you really want a football league ground near your house, though? All those people trooping up and down Willows Lane. Then again, it'd be just like old times on Sultan Street for you!

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Ah the good old days in Sultan Street - I remember my Mum saying lets get back from shopping before the football lets loose or it was like swimming against the tide trying to get up Sultan Street when they were all coming down!

Wouldn't most people head off down Ormerod Street though? Make the exit locations to direct them down that way and my problem is solved. :)

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I shall advise Eric Whalley of your requirements, should the need ever arise! ;)

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I'm sure Eric would be happy to oblige!

Just to get back on track, Kev, maybe you should consider Clayton? Quite a lot of terraced houses, so there may be some for rent, it's handy for the ground and some good boozers, too! :D

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What to move FES to bullough park??:D

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Well, they do keep talking about relocating, so who knows?

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We Cant be Having that then lol ,Would be great living straight across the road:)

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lol thats ok ,thanks for all your replies

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Erm anywhere on the coppice side of accrington is nice i live round here not rough.

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Where are where are the good boozers Wynonie ? Point me in the right direction. Apart from maybe the Hare and Hounds and The Hyndburn, the rest are sad.

Not a bad area though Kev.

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Thanks for the advice guys have looked at a few propertys on rent the house ,Is that a good place to rent from? Is there any other places in accrington that rent at reasonable prices x x

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A friend me mind rented his through eafield and maple (think thats what they are called).

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The Greyhound, Albion, Volunteers and Lamb. Now, admittedly, your tastes may be somewhat more sophisticated than mine, Kate, but Kev may, like myself, wish to spend his time propping up a bar and chewing the fat about football.

...and any of the above pubs are far better than the Leaking Boot in Cleethorpes!

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the Albions not there anymore lol

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Is it not?...hmmm...time for another pub inspection tour down that way!

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they closed it down a few months ago i think, only ever been in there once, and it was dead

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It was pretty lively last time I went in, but must admit it was around two years ago. Can't believe the rate at which these pubs are closing down...a tragedy!!

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Albion still there .. 'tis The Lamb that 'aint... and I think The Volunteers.

Ok, Wynonie, fair do's .. can't see me propping up a bar talking footie.:eek:

The Leaking Boot in Cleethorpes .. !! tell us more. .. in retrospect .. better not .. would be considered a thread wander.. :)

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ok i knew it was one of those pubs

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Ha ha You been to the leaking boot?you poor thing! Still at least you didnt venture to the "Gaza Strip" in grimsby which is a row of chain pubs near the bus station where many a fight takes place or a death(Someone drunk fell into nearby river) on a saturday night:)

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YouTube - Grimsby Nightlife Check out the gaza strip on this awful video full of our local chavs of grimsby:D

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Never ventured into Grimsby. Kev. Got off at Cleethorpes station, went to the chippy, walked on the front, went to the Leaking Boot, went to the match. went back to the station and came home...that was enough for me!

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whats Sharples Street like any ideas?

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Sharples Street is in the Springhill area.

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used to be ok round there, now though i cant really say. heard it got a bit iffy, but thats second hand.;)

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thanks ive just been told its a bit iffy round there aswell ,hope you don't mind me asking all these questions

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havent read all the posts but what about clayton...its very quiet where I live - just off atlas street...

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cant say much for the hare and hounds but the housing around the area
is ok and varied, terraced , new build, and semi detached :mosher:

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I live in Clayton too housing is ok but limtied on shops (apart from take-aways theres PLENTY) and no banks only Post Office on Barnes Sq. Kev ask away that the only way you'll get answers LOL

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thanks all. will look into those today then:),will let you know how i get on.

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springhill is ok if ya a chav, and dont give a toss what ya house looks like, if ya house proud dont bother:D;)

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theres a house share on whalley road just off brisbane road ,any ideas ?thats near the stanley boys right?

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Presumably it's Brisbane St, other side of Dill Hall lights to Stanley, about a 10 minute walk.

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i would say thats about as good an area as any, in the range yer looking madkev, thats my opinion anyway.:)

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I reckon if the house and occupants are OK, you could be onto a winner there, Kev. A decent pub in both directions (Hare & Hounds and Greyhound), a good selection of takeaways and just up the road lies the Field of Dreams. Just the thing for a young feller! :cool:

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madkev why not try ossy? ....just as good as accy:D

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Will 2nd/3rd ? that Wynonie .. Brisbane Street OK.

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lol whats ossy like then?

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Sounds great! i may be onto a winner there then,will let you know how it all goes,got my fingers crossed x:)x

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Nowt wrong with Ossy Kev .. I love it, but all about Location, Location, and reading the posts, sounds like Brisbane Street 'fits in with your requirements' as long as housemates Ok .. there again .. hope you OK too.... 'Madkev' ? :D

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lol yes i'm pretty sane and quiet i think:D

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Ossy's not bad...some cracking pubs and recent inspection tours have revealed that most of them haven't gone down the nick, like many others in the area. Big drawback is that it's way over on the other side of town from the FES, although there is a direct bus service there. Probably best to check out Brisbane Street first.

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rofl at how the location is judged relative to it's proximity to a certain field.:D

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Just a man thing methinks Willow .. :rolleyes:

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ya may have summat there, late 60s, one of me best mates who lived in Darwen, got wed n bought a house on nuttall street.:D

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Don't tell me .. to be near the footy ground .. mind you, another decent area (few streets away from where you and I were brought up, so must be :)).. but best not confuse Madkev no more.. think matter might be settled

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aint confusing him nuttall street was right outside Ewood Park, one side of street had a stand, other side me mate lived, its a man thing.:D

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Blooming hek ! Time I went up the dancers .. gettin' confused with Nutter Road .. sorry cashy .. carry on Madkev .:rolleyes:

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Not having much look with this brisbane road one,the website Homesearch from the accrington observer property page which i found it on keeps saying error when it tells me to click on the view the agents website for more details! typical.I'll let you know more soon. thanks for all your responses by the way.

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still looking for places,i think its best if i come down and checked out the properties in the area in person one day and call into a few estate agents, I stopped over last night at the norwood after the match was called off, it was great knowing i was sleeping just yards away from my favourite place:),

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whats walton street like anyone?

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One minute's walk from the Field of Dreams.

One minute's walk from the Crown.

Five minute's walk from Oaklea, Grey Horse, Greyhound and chippy.

Paradise!

Snap it up! :D

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Thanks ill request a viewing then!!

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hello update for u all, i have a viewing in walton street on 11th feb at 10.30am ,just hope its ok round there:) accy stanley on my doorstep!heaven!

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If not mistaken Walton St an unmade raod so take time there if driving. But if I'm wrong someone will let me know LOL

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No, you not mistaken Ber .. is an unadopted road .. summat in the Observer, maybe couple of weeks ago. Residents had previously complained about litter. etc., but how it had improved in the last 6 months. Still a decent area though Madkev .. so go take a look and make your own mind up.

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roads unadopted, but look on it as a bonus, no scumbags tearing down in cars, its very quiet at night, known someone who's lived on yon for years.;)

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So there is no road then? is it a mudtrack? what are the houses like down there,its just off whalley road isnt it?

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aint a mudtrack exactly, but its unadopted i.e. big puddles when it rains heavy,few big dips etc, its just before ya get to tht greyhound on same side as the crown, runs behind Whalley Rd,hope that helps. just 1 row of terraced.

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Thanks mr i know where u mean now, Lets hope its alright inside the house. i will let u know how i get on, It will be great having ASFC on my doorstep and a pub nearby lol

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FOUR pubs nearby, plus the Sportsbar. And imagine looking out of your window and seeing the floodlights of the Field of Dreams. Nirvana! Go for it, mate! :)

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:)Cheers!! it just gets better and better! Ill let you know how next monday goes,lets hope we get a accrington before win then though.:p

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Look Madkev .. it's a posh area now .. stop nitpicking !!

11th February !! Can you not get a viewing earlier ? Or is it your choice ?.. that is ridiculous, do these estate agents not want to sell their properties ?

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lol was just checking. they said the house was or is having work done and its best day for me as i cant get day off till then

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So what happened, MadKev? Was it a dump...or have you had second thoughts about moving to Accy?

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hi there i had a lot of fun looking at the first property, i get there at 10.30 no-one to be seen except for the builders and no estate agent! so i phone the estate agents and they say feel free to look round no apology for not being there which annoyed me as i had just drove for over 2hrs to have a look ,i did have a look but it wasn't that great inside the property as it was a bit damp in areas, i looked at two more last week but when i got there the estate agent advised me against the one in francis street as the bathroom was covered in mould and condensation!! i did have a look at it it was a shame as it was a nice property apart from the bathroom,the other property im not too sure about. i still planning on moving and will be in accy tommorow for the brentford match so im planning on looking at some more on wednedsay, ill let you know how i get on,maybe even see you in the crown on tuesday if you are in there.:)

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Sadly not, MadKev. If I finish work in time to get there, I will, after the match, be making a mad dash to the station to get the last train back to Manchester! Hope your househunting goes OK.