A question for Clayton 'bottom enders' - Page 2

Margaret Pilkington · 11-06-2013, 09:29

My mother in law moved down to Lower Barnes Street from the top end of Clayton......she lived there until she died and she was very happy in her sheltered accommodation flat......she had a second floor flat and could see out over Clayton...she wasn't far from the park and she could go there for a gentle stroll on sunny days.
Margaret, go for it.

MargaretR · 11-06-2013, 09:35

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Originally Posted by Margaret Pilkington

My mother in law moved down to Lower Barnes Street from the top end of Clayton......she lived there until she died and she was very happy in her sheltered accommodation flat......she had a second floor flat and could see out over Clayton...she wasn't far from the park and she could go there for a gentle stroll on sunny days.
Margaret, go for it.

Even before seeing it I have got a removal estimate.

Wherever you live there will be some 'negatives' - the 'trick' is finding a place that meets most of your needs and only has 'bad points' that you know you can cope with.

CHAZ1975 · 11-06-2013, 10:59

I grew up in the bottom end of Clayton , my family still live there , i would move back tomorrow but the one thing that bothers me is the traffic in a morning , from sparth to hare n hounds is like a car park at times

MargaretR · 11-06-2013, 11:04

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I grew up in the bottom end of Clayton , my family still live there , i would move back tomorrow but the one thing that bothers me is the traffic in a morning , from sparth to hare n hounds is like a car park at times

I found that when I lived in Church - Henry St was gridlocked in rush hours. It started after the motorway was built. If you are near any motorway exit you have to expect it (unfortunately)

Margaret Pilkington · 11-06-2013, 12:50

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Originally Posted by MargaretR

Even before seeing it I have got a removal estimate.

Wherever you live there will be some 'negatives' - the 'trick' is finding a place that meets most of your needs and only has 'bad points' that you know you can cope with.

After living at the bottom of Henry St in Clayton, my mother in law found it really peaceful and quiet.

I think you are spot on with your comments about where to live...there will always be some drawbacks, but as long as the good points out number the bad ones, then you are onto a winner.

Lost in Cornwall · 12-06-2013, 07:12

My mother used to call it goin' round th'ounds as well. Don't know what the origin of that is.

maxthecollie · 12-06-2013, 19:58

Wouldn't that be the Hare and Hounds pub?

Lost in Cornwall · 13-06-2013, 07:52

No. Miles away from there. This is the track that runs along the side of the Hyndburn from Lower Barnes Street to Whalley Road, so the very bottom end of Clayton. The Hare and Hounds pub is at the corner of Blackburn Road and Whalley Road up top end.

smobile · 13-06-2013, 08:39

My dad still calls the route from Clayton to Harwood via Lower Barnes Street "o'er switchback"

claytonx · 13-06-2013, 10:30

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My dad still calls the route from Clayton to Harwood via Lower Barnes Street "o'er switchback"

smobile Ive always called it the same and walked it many times.

CHAZ1975 · 13-06-2013, 12:08

when i first stated work i used to pedal that way on my bike , i didn't realise you could still get through ,i thought they'd blocked it off at the Harwood end when they extended the industrial estate

MargaretR · 15-06-2013, 15:14

I viewed it today and have applied for it. I will have to wait a week to see whether I get it. There were two young couples viewing at the same time, so I do have some competition - fingers crossed.

cashman · 15-06-2013, 15:19

Good luck margaret hope yeh get it. surely yeh must have priority oer young uns?? or is that another thing of the past?

MargaretR · 15-06-2013, 15:48

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Good luck margaret hope yeh get it. surely yeh must have priority oer young uns?? or is that another thing of the past?

Age doesn't count with private landlords. They are more concerned with ability to pay and credit rating, and also whether you have kids and pets which could damage the place.

When I got back home I had an email alert from Rightmove that a house on the estate is on offer at £25 a month LESS - so I am hoping the competition will prefer that.

Less · 15-06-2013, 15:55

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Originally Posted by MargaretR

I viewed it today and have applied for it. I will have to wait a week to see whether I get it. There were two young couples viewing at the same time, so I do have some competition - fingers crossed.

If that doesn't work out below is the email of an agent, he may be able to assist:-

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