Plymouth - Word on the street
What is it really like to live in Plymouth?
FindaProperty.com presents a selection of local residents reviews and reports, detailing their own experiences of living in Plymouth.
Do you live in an area of Plymouth? Let us know your thoughts about the area using the form below.
Word On The Street: Southway
22 February 2008
I have lived here in Southway for nearly 20 years now and it's a lovely place to live…
…Close by schools / a lovely little shopping centre close by too and regular bus service to city centre and other places!
Great for families. It's only a 10 minute drive from Dartmoor, which is a beautiful place.
Mrs D. B
Word On The Street: Plymouth
22 January 2008
I moved to Plymouth in 2000…
...I left and moved to Spain, all I can say is that if personal circumstances were different, I would be back to Plymouth like a shot! Keyham is a lovely place to live… The grass is not greener on the other side! Enjoy.
J. Pike
Word On The Street: Devonport
23 May 2007
Huge regeneration happening in recent years and ongoing ...
... Increasing standard of living, amenities, cafes, shops etc. Older listed buildings brought back to life through grants and substantial investment by developers, many super luxury.
Linda
Word On The Street: Plymouth
07 June 2006
Plymouth is great. I was born there and moved away in the services, but enjoy going back. It's improved a lot over the years.
Word On The Street: Plymouth
30 March 2006
I have lived in various places in England and would rate Plymouth highly...
The city is changing thanks to forward thinking plans adopted by the council. Some good new buildings: Local newspaper offices designed by Nicholas Grimshaw, Theatre Royal rehearsal rooms designed by Ian Ritchie & partners and Plymouth University CVA designed by Henning & Larsen, as well as award winning modern apartments near waterfront. Also, first class theatre (drama, ballet, opera etc.).
Word On The Street: Plymouth
29 March 2006
I would like to comment on living and working in Plymouth...
Plymouth offers a central position in which to enjoy life. It's the gateway to some of the best countryside available. Access to the National Parks (e.g. Dartmoor) is in one direction and in the other direction you find Cornwall, where you can enjoy and find yourself on some outstanding natural beaches.
The main city centre provides good access to shops and various entertaining venues. There is plenty of inward investment on offer: luxury flats, housing and onward expansion of the University. I'm a family man and it's a great place to bring up kids - lots to do and offer
Word On The Street: Plymouth
13 March 2006
Plymouth is actually a good place but is awful at the moment...
The council are especially rubbish and do not listen to anyone. The roads are potholed, cycle lanes are built with no one ever using them, dual carriageways have been narrowed, speed humps are ruining peoples cars and bus lanes are installed, usually empty, against the specific wishes of the electorate. Plymouth council are bullies.
If you are a local person wishing to buy a house you've got no chance. The rental sector in Plymouth is controlled by a handful of about 30 very rich people. Loads of important architecture has been bulldozed, especially by the university. Students have ruined the Mutley area, especially as the weak council have allowed pubs and clubs to set up unopposed so avoid Mutley at night unless you are one of the thick people who get drunk, fight, then vandalise and intimidate local residents.
Transport links (by rail, car and plane) to and from Plymouth are VERY bad so don't live here if you plan to travel a lot, you will find it very frustrating. Lots of villages in Devon and Cornwall are now essentially ghost towns as people from up country have bought holiday homes here. If you are looking to rent a decent family home in south Devon you won't find it! Be cautious about moving to Plymouth.
You have been warned! (Its not all bad, but......)
Word On The street: Plymouth
06 January 2006
The plans for this city over the next ten years are exciting...
It really will be THE city to live in. I love living here; it has the best of everything... Pre-west end shows, restaurants, waterfront, scenery, Mooreland, shopping ... and much more... FANTASTIC
Word On The Street: Plymouth
26 August 2005
Recently moved to Plymouth...
It's nice, it's pretty, clean, and I've met some nice people. It's trying to go upmarket with the shopping centre etc, so give it a couple of years and maybe it'll be one of the places to be!!.
Word on the Street: Plymouth
03 February 2004
I have moved from Plymouth, to London, to Tokyo, but in the end came back home...
Plymouth is fab - although a lot of old school mates would disagree! It's warmer than other parts of England, has a good and varied night life and the choice of restaurants is good. You're 3.5 hours away from London by train, and the cost of living can be catered for all! City life by the sea and next to the country. Beat that!
