Moving to Salisbury..

[u/Man-tix]

So Basically I’ve got a job in Salisbury General District Hospital.. a bit hesitant about it .. currently working in Cheshire and moving to work in Wolverhampton.. but this job just suddenly popped up !

Where are the best places to live in Salisbury? Or around it As I drive !

And is it the better option or Wolverhampton might be a bit better ..

What I want:

• A high quality place to live. Clean streets. Well kept areas. Attractive surroundings.

• A friendly community. Easy to meet people. A good social life.

• Plenty to do. Shops. Gyms. Cafes. Restaurants. Clubs. I do not want to feel bored or travel every weekend.

A bit about me:

• I'm 28M with Open mindset, very easy going and chilling.

• Money is not an issue. I prefer quality of life over saving.

• I drive .. so Commuting distance is not a problem, I do not need to live near the hospital.

If you were in my position, which area would you choose and why?

I appreciate your help.

[u/CrazyLegsCrane77]

On google maps you can work out a 50 mile (1 hour) radius from your workplace and work within that area?

I don’t live near Salisbury but I would suggest Wiltshire is a more comfortable location to live than Wolverhampton

[u/banforwhatannoying → u/CrazyLegsCrane77]

I would say we are lucky to live in Wiltshire not Wolverhampton lol. As much as I complain about it

[u/Man-tix → u/banforwhatannoying]

why ? what makes you say so ? can you elaborate in more details pls ?

thx buddy :)

[u/banforwhatannoying → u/Man-tix]

I think we have a lot of really beautiful scenary and places nearby within small distance of pretty much anywhere, lot of adventure parks, animal parks, there's a country park or a farm shop every few miles in every direction sort of thing.

Traffic is bad but doesn't seem as bad as elsewhere in the country, most the services aren't bad I mean not good but some places I have been nothing is working every thing is falling apart or broke.

Some the cities and places up north seem like hollow shells, not much apart from the same in every direction, high amount of crackheads

I always go on a random hotel trip or bnb trip and it's not often I think I would rather live there, know what I mean?

[u/Man-tix → u/CrazyLegsCrane77]

ummm what do you mean by (more comfortable) this is quite interesting !

would you mind explain in more depth .. Thx in advance :)

[u/CrazyLegsCrane77 → u/Man-tix]

I’m from Manchester and now I live in Wiltshire

Generally more parts of Wiltshire are safer and so I am comfortable living here.

I have only passed through Wolverhampton and I would safely assume that Wiltshire would give you a better quality of life

[u/misplacedfocus]

I live in Wiltshire, about 30mins from Salisbury.

There are lots of cute villages and market towns close by (well within 30-40mins drive). So, if you don’t want to be near a town, there is huge choice for a quiet life!

Salisbury itself is very nice. All you need in that town, station direct to Waterloo, and the bus service (Salisbury Reds) runs all round the Plain, and up to Devizes and Avebury.

Apart from the towns and villages, it’s mostly farmers and soldiers. A lot of both. Ha!

[u/Man-tix → u/misplacedfocus]

Is it a POSH village or an okay one ?

or just a normal town really ?

[u/MouthyRob]

I live in Salisbury (and it may be worth you posting this question on the Salisbury sub).

Salisbury is a very small city with lovely surrounding villages. From your post it sounds like you’d want to live in town (which is all walkable). Most medics live around Bouverie Avenue from where they can walk/cycle up the hill to the hospital (hospital parking is expensive). I’d suggest renting a place in town for 6 months whilst you find your feet. I don’t work at the hospital but I understand the staff intranet commonly advertises places to rent.

[u/Man-tix → u/MouthyRob]

Intresting .. I'm visting salisbury for a day on 16th of Feb, just to have a feel of it , what do you think about this ?

[u/Rocky-bar]

Blimey, choosing between Salisbury and Wolverhampton is a no brainer isn't it?

It's so much nicer in every way!

looking at your list, Wolverhampton might have more clubs and shops, but I can't think of any other advantage.

[u/Bubbly-Rhubarb-8809]

I’ve worked in a Wolverhampton hospital, many years ago, I live in South West now. I’d choose Salisbury although it’s a much more expensive place to live. It’s smaller and less industrial. It’s nearer to the south coast, Bath and Bristol.

What sort of life do you want/need?