Loutwo Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 I?ve been considering downsizing for a while, and recently was introduced to Dagenham by a close friend. House prices are quite a lot cheaper than around here, and Lakeside is within spitting distance, which is ideal for my shopping addiction and brilliant by car. However, I am a lifelong fan of Bromley and the surrounding areas (including Swanley which I know well), and I. Terms of pricing Bexley is a much cheaper borough than Bromley, but has all the beautiful outdoor spaces, greenery and wonderful shops I so crave. I am now finding myself torn between two relatively affordable neighbourhoods, in different directions. Does anyone have any comments to add? Any experiences of either area they wish to share? Any comments welcome.Louisa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DulwichFox Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 Stay South of the River.. Bluewater is easy to get to on the A2 Traffic on the A13 is dreadful with so many Speed restrictions. 30 MPH - 40 MPH - 30 MPH - 60 - MPH 50 MPH Speed cameras every 300 yards. Its a nightmare. Kent is nicer than That part of Essex. IMHO of course. Foxy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seabag Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 Have either got an artisan cheese shop?And a sour dough pizza place? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peckman Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 You are actually moving to be closer to bluewater ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 Stay Sowf Bob S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 Loutwo Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> I?ve been considering downsizing for a while, and> recently was introduced to Dagenham by a close> friend. House prices are quite a lot cheaper than> around here, and Lakeside is within spitting> distance, which is ideal for my shopping addiction> and brilliant by car. However, I am a lifelong fan> of Bromley and the surrounding areas (including> Swanley which I know well), and I. Terms of> pricing Bexley is a much cheaper borough than> Bromley, but has all the beautiful outdoor spaces,> greenery and wonderful shops I so crave. I am now> finding myself torn between two relatively> affordable neighbourhoods, in different> directions. Does anyone have any comments to add?> Any experiences of either area they wish to share?> Any comments welcome.Hmmmmm.That's my comment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loutwo Posted September 18, 2019 Author Share Posted September 18, 2019 peckman Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> You are actually moving to be closer to bluewater> ?I love Bluewater and it?s my preference over Lakeside for shopping. So both comments suggesting staying south seem legitimate to me. I do like Dagenham, and it?s considerably cheaper and better connected than Bromley or Bexley boroughs, but as foxy suggests the A13 is a nightmare and it?s quite an industrial borough, lacking some of the beautiful greenery of suburban Kent.Louisa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seabag Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 I?m hanging out in Seven Oaks a lot as my gf lives there. It?s nice, in a ?this isn?t London? way. Great train connection to my Peckham Rye office and to London Bridge / Charring Cross.The areas surrounding Swanley are nice, specially Shoreham (which has a train to Nunhead I believe)I?d opt for this area over Dagenham. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sephiroth Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 I used to live near Dagenham. Still have friends near thereNo amount of money or house space would convince me to move there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheArtfulDogger Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 I wonder if they have a local forum, as that may well temper your response to where to go No forum , no Louisa Can you search locations by the quality of their forum ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpringTime Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 Sephiroth Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> I used to live near Dagenham. Still have friends> near there> > No amount of money or house space would convince> me to move thereI agree. Have friends who lived in Chadwell Heath and was always uncomfortable going there - seemed you're either one of the locals or you're not. Quite unfriendly. The surrounding areas were no better tbh... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nxjen Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 TheArtfulDogger Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> I wonder if they have a local forum, as that may> well temper your response to where to go > > No forum , no Louisa > > Can you search locations by the quality of their> forum ?Guess it depends what the Dagenham and Swanley Forums have to say about blo*ins like Louisa. (Dagenham - are you serious?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DulwichFox Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 peckman Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> You are actually moving to be closer to bluewater> ?Except you have pay ?2.50 each way to cross the Dartford Bridge or ?2.00 if yo have an account.You must pay the charge if you use the Dartford Crossing between 6am and 10pm. Charges apply every day - including weekends and bank holidays.Foxy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malumbu Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 I find it difficult to entertain moving to the outer boroughs, both politically and culturally. Do you need to be in London or perhaps do the countryside proper? I lived in the London Borough of Havering just out from Dagenham and still shudder at the memory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Marvel Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 Dagenham: Dustbin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Townleygreen Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 I once resided in Dagenham. It was ok then. I wouldn't live there now. It's gone way downhill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prit Posted September 21, 2019 Share Posted September 21, 2019 which one has an Iceland? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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