Windermere Ave, Huncoat
 

We are wanting to move to Accrington and have been offered a house on Windermere Ave by Hyndburn Homes, we have heard that the area has a bad reputation, however we dont know the area at all,
Hyndburn Homes told us that they are doing improvements to that area.
We need to move to Accrington quickly for work reasons but are unsure whether to accept this property, we havent seen it as yet but we are coming down next week to see it,
Can anyone tell us what is so bad about the area? ie kids, crime etc.
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks.:engsmil:

Re: Windermere Ave, Huncoat
 

Windermere Avenue is on Within Grove estate. Our family had friends living there in the 70's and it was a nice council estate back then. Unfortunately it has since degenerated and tends to resemble a Middle Eastern war zone now. The area is up for regeneration but there is very little evidence of this happening. It always looks the same to me when I drive past, glass on the roads, stained mattresses and rubbish in the gardens and boarded up properties.

Some of the residents who live there bought their properties and have looked after them, but if you are next door to a family who haven't, then the house is not a good prospect for sale. It is a shame that this once friendly and clean estate has come to this, but it has. My advice would be for you to tell Hyndburn Homes to stop taking the p... and suggest something decent, or to get to one of our many estate agents and have a look at what's going for sale. If you need to rent, look in the Accy Observer.:D

Re: Windermere Ave, Huncoat
 

Thanks Lettie, We are looking to buy, but I have to start my job in a few weeks time, and would have liked to be down there and get my family settled, then we can have a good look and would be more aware of the better areas. Renting is just a stop gap for us for at most for a few months before this happens. :)

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Windermere Ave is up for some regeneration at the moment but it will take a while. I know quite a bit about Within Grove because MPA is doing some projects over there which really help the kids that live there. I agree it is a terrible place to live at the moment so wouldn't particularly recommend it now.

Would suggest you contact Rent-the-house at
http://www.buy-the-house.co.uk/

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Agree with Lettie and Gayle, used to be an OK estate, but deteriorated over the years, wouldn't wish to live there myself now. The rest of Huncoat is OK though and the best access to the M65.

'Course you have to make your own mind up at the end of the day, but you asked for opinions and think you should bear these in mind.

There seems to be lots of other houses on offer looking around .. just spotted one in Southwood Drive, Baxenden, three bed-dorma .. decent area, but not quite as good access to the M65, perhaps another 10 mins added to the Huncoat access and don't know what the traffic is like on to these roundabouts in the 'rush' hour.. probably OK.

Also, we don't know your budget and the one above was advertised @ £500 per month. !

Only an example though, so if you see any advertised, please don't hesitate to ask.

Re: Windermere Ave, Huncoat
 

dont move to huncoat try a local housing association they may help you get something better

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:) :engsmil::D:o:not_ripe::):Banane25::eek::Banane13: ;):cool::engsmil::p

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One hint, don't be put off by terraced houses ... this is the way the area has evolved .. they are extremely decent properties, providing in the better areas ... keep in touch with us.

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Unless it's in Huncoat that is ;)

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Don't be stupid Neill, the guy is trying to find somewhere decent to move his family and Huncoat has lots of lovely parts which include terraced houses .. just the Within Grove area which is a little suspect. :nono8:

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You have your opinion and I have mine. It just happens that I would not live anywhere in Huncoat. I personally think that one estate spoils the name of the whole place.

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Reputable bad 'estates/areas' in all parts of Hyndburn Neill, not just Huncoat.

Re: Windermere Ave, Huncoat
 

I actually thought Huncoat looked quite nice,
I would have no problem living in Huncoat at all,
Have to say my favourite area in Accrington that I have seen so far is Clayton-le-Moors, although we havent yet been around Baxenden or Oswaldtwistle. I will have a nosey round those areas at the weekend.
We also like Padiham, but thats part of Burnley so we wont get offered anything there by Hyndburn.

Re: Windermere Ave, Huncoat
 

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try bradford and northern housing ass in burnley

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but be sure to ask for properties NOT in burnley :D

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Quite like Burnley actually, particularly Rosegrove and Padiham. :cool:

Re: Windermere Ave, Huncoat
 

Just thought i would let everyone know it is looking likely that we are gonna accept the offer of a house on windermere ave. :eek:
Thanks to everyone who replied. :)

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Oh well, may not be for long and sure most of the people that live there are tops. Best of luck Dale x

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nice offer that man , are you some kind of REMOVAL MAN like we used to have as a member here before funnily enough called removal man

he too came across as a moron but a helpfull moron ;)

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Is this you saying you actually have a job. :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:

Thought you were here to cause the sort of caos that would make the Huncoat Scheme kids proud. :p :D

Re: Windermere Ave, Huncoat
 

Thanks for that, but ive already got it sorted. ;)

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You could always accept the house in within grove and then move again. I know this is stressful, but if its urgent.
Have a look in the telegraph
http://legacy.thisislancashire.co.uk...place/302.html

Re: Windermere Ave, Huncoat
 

im always half a day behind evry1! I must read all posts!

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Im sure its not as bad as it looks on there, according to the people in the local area there is never any trouble down there, but if we dont like it we can always look for something else, as it will be easier to find something else when we dont live so far away. :)

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My Nana used to live there. I can't remember the number but it was the first one on the right after you turned the corner after the shops. I have loads of happy memories from staying there with her when my children were small.

Smile at it for me Dale, when you walk past.

June xx

Re: Windermere Ave, Huncoat
 

the tories mashed it up son in the earlie 80's.. last went down there in around 81. it was still ok.nice bods around

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If it's any help Dale, I work for a large Housing association in Blackburn that went through a stock transfer (like Hyndburn have just done) 5 years ago and in those five years we have spent millions on doing the houses up, to the extent that anyone who now approaches us about getting a home we have to quote that it will take a minimum of 18 months to be offered a property as the demand is now so high.

The other plus is that the more decent people who have moved into previously problem areas seem to have a hand in turning areas around. So lets hope thats the case when you move in eh!!!

Errr you are decent aren't you?? ;) :p ;)

Good luck on the move :)

Re: Windermere Ave, Huncoat
 

I am on Twin Valleys waiting list, they basically told us not to hold our breath, Calico in Burnley said the same.
And yes we are decent. ;) :D :p

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It's Twin Valley I work for and yes it is a case of don't hold your breath unfortunately!! We operate a choice based lettings scheme which means that you fill in a form, get a number and then we advertise the properties available every wednesday in the lancs eve telegraph, on the internet and at various points throughout Blackburn and darwen.

The plus points are that you are not asked when joining what areas you want its down to you to check the advert out and then let us know which property you are interested in. You have till Monday 4pm to tell us which ones you would be interested in.

Tuesday a short list is run and the property is offered to the person who has the earliest membership date or had a priority status given under the homelessness legislation (which also includes medical need).

I think eventually all properties will be let this way as it seems the fairest and also people get to choose exactly where they want to live instead of being told where they CAN live!!!

The minus points are that due to people choosing exactly where they want to live means there is less movement hence less properties available to let... and longer waiting times to get a property.

We now have over 8,000 who are live on our system!! :eek:

Dale I would advise you that when you move to contact us and let us know your new address, then you will continue to build up time if you should ever choose to move to the blackburn or darwen area :)

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Thanks for that Harwood Red I will do that. thanks for the advice.