Just Moved Here
 

Hi everyone! I've just moved to Accrington and very much liking it. Im currently lviing in rented accomodation but hoping to buy my own place very soon.

I've seen a lovely terraced house on Whalley Road up by the hospital- seems a decent error and close to town. Is there anything I should know about the area before I commit? Positive or Negative :).

Thanks for the help!

Re: Just Moved Here
 

Where have you moved from?

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From Guiseley in Yorkshire so I don't know the area at all

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Al the houses on Whalley Rd were high quality when built. Some were built by Hannibal Ramsbottom, after whom Ramsbottom St is named. I no longer live in Acc, but would have thought it an OK area except for traffic by the front door.

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You can check the area for crime here -
Police.uk

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My daughter has lived in that area for over 25 years and has had no complaints

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Probably cos its a fair way from you?:D

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Hospital area of town is fine with shops, schools, pubs, Stanley :-) close by. If its that end terrace on the way up its got parking for 3 cars at the side as well.

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HA HA, I love the banter, you asked for that jaysay.

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move back to Guiseley! :)

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Its all right Alan I'll get him at playtime:p

Before its too late!! :D

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I know this is meant as a joke but as a serious questions what are peoples thoughts of Accrington in general? (trying to be as unbiased as possible).

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I moved to Accrington in 1977 when I married an Accrington lad .At tat time ir had a thriving market , and a very busy town centre. Now 36 yrs on I see a weary newish market and a town centre of charity / cheap shops.The people are very friendly .But sadly like many towns , gone down hill.

Re: Just Moved Here
 

Well I've now moved in! And loving it!!! Family next door are a little bit suspect but nothing too weird!

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Best wishes for your new home. Hope everything goes well for you. :)

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Enjoy your new home

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Glad your enjoying it, best wishes.

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Nice to have you next door :eek:

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Haha I was waiting for that!! Its a couple of doors down actually. A bloke called Mick lives there with his family are you on here??? If so come say Hi!

Just Moved Here
 

It may be that where you came from the name Mick isn't very common, it is around here, also describing this guy as weird doesn't narrow it down at all, every Mick I've met is weird!
;)

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Thanks for that less its your round for the next 3 weeks:p:D

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wecome to accrinton I hope you like it ok

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Thanks for the warning to be aware of all Micks :) this guy is nicknamed 'Mad Mick' supposedly well known around these parts? Anybody know him?

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How old is he approx. What does he look like?

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I'd say mid/late forties. Dark Hair, average build. Doesnt appear to go out the house too often! Has a Mrs and 2 kids! Daughters bf seems a total T*$T. Thats about all I know on the bloke!

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Will be quite a common nickname I would have thought, the one I was thinking of, who I think lives around that area, description fits, but he doesn`t have a daughter so it`s not him.

Just Moved Here
 

Just think, mad Mick and his daughters boyfriend might not be overly impressed by you either.
After all, you admit to knowing nothing about them but are prepared to give your opinion of them to the WWW without giving them a chance, not really the friendliest of people are you?

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Oh I should have said this perception hasnt come from nothing. It is born out of the evil look he always gives me when I'm in the back yard and the daily effing and jeffing that comes out of the house.