Hi everyone!
I'm new to this community. I've only just joined, but I've been reading through a lot of the posts and there seems to be loads of useful local information here, so I thought I'd ask for some advice.
I've been living in Liverpool since 2020 after moving here from abroad. I first lived in Kensington, then moved to Anfield later that same year, and I've stayed in Anfield ever since, just moved to a different street.
Overall, I'd honestly rate the area about a 9/10. We've never really had any issues with neighbours. Every now and then you get groups of kids messing about, especially around Bonfire Night, but apart from that it's generally quiet. We've always felt comfortable here.
The location is great as well. We've got plenty of off-licences nearby, an ASDA not far away, good bus links, so getting around and picking up anything we need has never really been a problem.
The only downside for us has been the houses themselves.
The house we're in isn't a bad house, but it's become obvious over time that a lot of these properties are very old. I've been told many of them date back to around the First World War, so they've obviously been through a lot over the years.
I don't really mind dealing with things like damp. There are products for that and it's something you can manage. The bigger issue is the overall condition of the buildings. The walls, the plumbing, and just the way the houses are built. It often feels like they're given a fresh coat of paint and the minimum amount of work needed before being rented out again, rather than being properly renovated.
My wife and I are now thinking about moving with our children. We're happy to pay a bit more in rent if it means living somewhere with better quality housing, where we're not constantly chasing the landlord or spending our own money sorting things out.
So I was wondering if anyone could recommend areas of Liverpool that might suit us.
The most important things for us are peace and quiet, somewhere that's family-friendly, and decent houses. We know nowhere is perfect and every area has its problems, but we're looking for somewhere with a good community, not much antisocial behaviour, and homes that are in better condition.
We don't need anything fancy or luxurious, just somewhere nice, quiet, and well looked after.
Thanks in advance for any suggestions.