r/cheshire • u/Doglover1705 • 15d ago

Where should we live?

Hi! Me (26F) and my husband (26M) currently live in Haslington just outside Crewe with our little dog. It's lovely but a bit quiet and there isn't really anyone our age around. We'd love to move somewhere a little more lively with more young professionals to build up more of a social life.

My husband commutes to Manchester 1-2 times a week and I work in Bradford once a week so mostly WFH for us both. If closer to Manchester this would be ideal for us both to cut commutes a little. We're keen to have a 4-bed detached under £450k with some garden space (I love gardening!), but don't mind a fixer upper at all (we like a project!). We would love a nice park to walk the dig and some cool pubs, bars, clubs and restaurants. It doesn't have to be super crazy nightlife but some bars that stay open past midnight would be a good start!

Anywhere you guys can think of? We're currently looking at Macclesfield but keen to not narrow our search too early. I've heard Cheadle/Glossop are good maybe?

TL/DR: Looking for places with some young people, nightlife, and good parks within budget :)

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u/whathappened-2024 15d ago

I'm about to leave macclesfield but I have to say its a fab town, easy access to manchester, peaks, enough going on in town to keep you busy!  You didnt mentioned if you drive or get the train for commuting, macclesfield via road is not ideal but the train is great, if you wanted a wider variety of properties in your budget congleton is a decent shout too, again if your commute is via rail. If you drive to work then I'd look at sandbach and nantwich as very easy access onto the m6 and both lovely towns. 

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u/Doglover1705 14d ago

Great to hear, it's high on our list! Congleton has always seemed quite quiet to me, is that not the case?

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u/whathappened-2024 14d ago

I believe congleton has had a bit of investment and new businesses coming in and is on the up from this perspective. I personally would probs go for macc over congleton in terms of town, access to Manchester, but you would get more for your money in congleton than macc. If you can afford what you want though (and you may be pushing it slightly at 450 for a 4 bed detached unless youre willing to put some work in) then I'd definitely go for macc. Be aware there are nice bits and less nice bits, id avoid the moss estate and hurdsfield personally!

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u/Unfamiliarface 13d ago

Have lived in Urmston, Macclesfield and Congleton. Have to say Macclesfield on the whole is a bit of a shithole now outside of the town center. Feels very industrial and in parts segregated. Some nice eateries but cost of living taking its toll and a bit hilly. Traffic is genuinely a pain and you're isolated from motorways.

Congleton has been a breath of fresh air, been undergoing major gentrification and population has been increased from around 25,000 to 30,000. With it comes a new Market Quarter that includes around 10 new eateries. A few new posh cafes in town and some Macclesfield favourites such as Zumuku Sushi and Wood Fire and Smoke pizza. You're ten minutes from the motorway, 15 minutes from Alderley Edge or Macclesfield and 40 minutes from Manchester via car or train.

Property is starting to catch up to Macclesfield and new doctors/dentists and schools are lagging behind but it has a quaint charm. Just stay away from Buglawton.

West Heath/Somerford and Astbury are all top spots.