Piff Poff

Hi Guys,

Has anyone got anything negative about North Norfolk, Norfolk coast, Norfolk Broads, possibly Comer to say? I lived in Norwich in my early 20's for a couple of years, just wondered if it was an area still worth looking at?

Pulaski

You need to ask Robin1234.

robin1234

Yeah, last winter we bought a flat in a small town in North Norfolk.

We seriously looked in Cromer, it's got a lot going for it. It's a lively, traditional seaside resort, pier, Victorian hotels, beautiful sandy beaches, great tea shops and restaurants. Cromer has good public transport, frequent trains to Norwich and a robust bus network. Property is inexpensive/ mid priced. But, we were looking for a new build flat, and most of the property on the market in Cromer is older, so we looked elsewhere...

If you like walking and cycling and outdoors in general, I'd say look seriously at North Norfolk. I bought a bike over there, and go on church tours (Norfolk has more medieval churches per square mile than anywhere else in the world.) I haven't really got to the broads, that's on my agenda this winter or next year.

Norwich, as you know, is a pretty nice city. We were amazed how many small, independent music shops there are, also second hand book shops. Also, really good bicycle shops. And, of course, TWO world class cathedrals.

We like north Norfolk. It's not flat, but gently rolling, and this works well for us, being older & arthritic etc., not sure how far I could walk or cycle in Devon these days!

Piff Poff

Thank you for the swift reply, you have made me happy

SanDiegogirl

Agree with everything Robin 1234 says/

Visited Norfolk many times (have family there) and think, that if I did return to the UK, this is the place I would choose.

Lovely countryside and Norwich is great for shopping and entertainment.

Some think it's a bit of a backwater but I think it's quintessential England.

not2old

On a scale & by comparison of other wonderful places to live in the UK, are Norfolk property a bit on the pricey side?

Seeing that you been there for a bit, are there towns in Norfolk that you personally consider that have property which are 'best value for money' - lower the better in price of course?

Piff Poff

Thanks for the replies, I will put this on the will definitely look at next year list

robin1234

Really is middle of the pack. More expensive than Middlesbrough, cheaper than Islington. (OK, I know that wasn't helpful )

In North Norfolk, some of the bigger towns that have lost employers, are a bit tatty etc., are spectacularly good value I'd say. Examples are North Walsham and Dereham. (Dereham may not be in North Norfolk, not sure of the definition.) I'd say North Norfolk is somewhat on a par with Devon, price wise.

North Walsham is a beautiful town, excellent public transport, has a Waitrose, just five to ten miles from multiple points on the coast... Plentiful terraced houses available, 120 to 200 and up (I'm guessing, I haven't looked in a while.) Also, new builds, a nice little estate by Hopkins Homes is going up on the site of a former factory right by the railway station. Very desirable.

Cromer and Sheringham are desirable towns, plenty of older property available, cheaper than Holt or Aylsham or any of the desirable villages etc...

robin1234

Great Yarmouth has spectacularly cheap property. Entire streets of terraced houses blighted and for sale at rock bottom prices. Some people would call Gt Yarmouth a dump, but I think it is really interesting in a "seen better days" kind of way. Seen MUCH better days

Piff Poff

Great Yarmouth had seen better days before we even thought about emigrating. Same as Clacton, wouldn't stop me going for a day trip to the seaside though I would look outside the area for a home unless some spectacular with sea views, parking for multiple cars and lots of character features appeared in the listing lol

Perth

When we first started looking around 3 years ago, we began in Exeter. After other diversions, we have settled on Norwich. Reasons include: more manageable terrain for our aging bones; very low crime rate; the lack of major motorways going through the county; good rail system; The Broads; the ocean being nearby, with the spectacular sky and beach...

Have looked around other areas in North Norfolk, as we may not settle permanently in the city, and there is a such a choice of lovely towns and villages. Only negative I have heard is that a lot of real estate is being sucked up by the second home market from London, which, of course, pushes up prices. But if you are looking to go soon, there is still much to be had for a decent price.

Oh, and also high speed broadband being sketchy. Worth checking your particular area if that is important.

Good luck!

themajor

Try Wells next the sea. A fantastic place. we just kept going back there.

Piff Poff

Oooh ok

brits1

Hi
We preferred North Norfolk to other areas (all nice in though in our opinion) we loved Norwich especially by the river (Thorpe St.Andrew) Cromer is lovely and what a beach, the only reason we did not move there was our son choose Manchester Uni and he wanted to still live at home with us. Good luck

Editha

If you are like me, not far! We take our bikes to the Tarka Trail, which is a good cycle route, but on the coast where we are, it's all up and down. I keep saying I'm going to get an electric bike, but that seems a bit wimpish.

Nevertheless, I asked the Parish Council to put some bike stands in the village, which suggestion took off in a very gratifying way. It turned out that the AONB had some spare cash. Stands are being installed at strategic places all over the parish, there is also money to help local businesses become more 'bike friendly' and it is the first step to creating cycle routes through the area.