where to live around doncaster?
 

There might be a possibility that I will be taking a transfer back up t'north :smt041with work as they are opening a new carshop megastore in doncaster around september time (you heard it here first ;)).Im originally from leeds area and dont know too much about that neck of the woods, I wouldnt mind travelling about 15 miles to work,with a preference to the north of doni to be a bit closer to leeds - but not essential as id be alot closer than what I am now.I have a familly so looking for somewhere fairly quite but within close distance for shopping and gym for the missus as she dont drive.

Cheers

Re: where to live around doncaster?
 

The saying 'It's grim up north' relates to Doncaster. If I were you I'd teach the missus to drive and live somewhere out of town.

Re: where to live around doncaster?
 

+1. I used to work in Thorne. Don't live there!

Re: where to live around doncaster?
 

barnsley?

Re: where to live around doncaster?
 

Sheffield.
Doncaster's not a brilliant place apparently I have a few colleagues out there and they say living there's pretty much false economy in most areas as house & other insurance is soo high and there's a fair bit of crime. Although my mates just found a niceish bit and bought a house there. Other options are chesterfield and barnsley, barnsleys not as grim as people make out apparently :P there's also rotherham and surrounding areas too.

Re: where to live around doncaster?
 

To be a bit more helpful.... what sort of size place you looking for? Budget? rent or buy?

Re: where to live around doncaster?
 

Barnsley is quite nice dependant on where you go. Avoid Kendray, New Lodge & Athersley and the rest are decent areas with decent schools etc.

I'm originally from Hoyland and thats a great place to live but my family moved to Hemsworth nr Wakefield and i just haven't moved back. Wakefield isn't too bad with some nice areas and a few dodgy ones.

Theres also Upton (bit remote but near A1, 10 mins from donny centre). All depends what sort of house etc you'd be wanting like Gazza says

Re: where to live around doncaster?
 

Thanks for the advice so far all - I will be looking to rent 3 bed house for about £600 per month.

Re: where to live around doncaster?
 

I've moved from the south (Surrey), to the outskirts of Swinton, near Rotherham, in the countryside- loving it!

Re: where to live around doncaster?
 

I'm staying in Doncaster just now but not planning on staying - not because the place is a dump but it's just a wee bit too far for a winter commute (aye, go on then, call me a big jessie :oops: :lol: )

From what I've seen so far: Cantley, Bessacarr and Bennethorpe are nice. My sister stays on a really nice new estate at the back of Balby (next to the 24hour Tesco) and the surrounding areas like Kirk Sandall and Finningley are pretty sweet too.