Thinking about moving to Waterford!

myselfNhimself

Hi,

We are thinking about moving to Waterford city and need advice on areas/place to rent. We don't drive so would be looking for somewhere central, walking distance to buses/trains. Any advice on some nice areas/areas to avoid??? I am not a city girl and I am a bit apprehensive about moving to a city. First time posting in forum so please be nice

Flutterby80

myselfNhimself wrote: »

Hi,

We are thinking about moving to Waterford city and need advice on areas/place to rent. We don't drive so would be looking for somewhere central, walking distance to buses/trains. Any advice on some nice areas/areas to avoid??? I am not a city girl and I am a bit apprehensive about moving to a city. First time posting in forum so please be nice

The Dunmore Road / Ballygunner area is on a regular bus route to the city centre and has lots of shops, pubs and restaurants so you wouldn't even need to go into town if you didn't want to on a day off.

old gregg

+1 on Flutterby80's suggestion.

FeatherFelicis

Hey I was in the same boat as you few years back I moved in from the country, Ive lived in several parts of Waterford and have found somewhere quiet and central. I'm living near the people park now for the last 3 years and its great, no noise, and the neighbors are lovely. So definitely anywhere there and Dunmore rd, that side of the town is great.

orwellian

The newer part of Ballybeg is lovely there is quite a lot of local art on show and some of the gardens are interestingly adorned with modern sculpture and at night there is always a buzz .

spankmemunkey

Where are you moving from?

myselfNhimself

Thanks guys... I think we would prefer to be nearer the city but not right in it..if you know what I mean. Have looked at places in Grattan Quay, Slievekealle Rd, Mayors Walk, Parnell St, William St and Stephen St. What do you think of these areas? So much choice!

Ballybeg looks a bit out of the city..

stefan idiot jones

Ballybeg is indeed a bit out of the city but not far enough. Poster #5 has a warped sense of humour as the only art installations would be flaming cars and the garden sculptures would be mattresses and broken washing machines. The buzz he is referring to is induced by Bulmers or whatever east european lager is procured from Aldi. Having said that though, it is full of characters. The only thing wrong with Ballybeg is that it is above sea level.

myselfNhimself

stefan idiot jones wrote: »

Ballybeg is indeed a bit out of the city but not far enough. Poster #5 has a warped sense of humour as the only art installations would be flaming cars and the garden sculptures would be mattresses and broken washing machines. The buzz he is referring to is induced by Bulmers or whatever east european lager is procured from Aldi. Having said that though, it is full of characters. The only thing wrong with Ballybeg is that it is above sea level.

Okay so I think I will bypass that area then

stefan idiot jones

Whenever I have been looking for new places I always use google maps and drag the little man around to view the streets, buildings etc. You can rotate 360 degrees and move up and down the roads. I look for how well kept the street/area is and the age and quality of the cars as it sometimes gives a good indication of the people who live there. Would you rather live next door to a Subaru or a people carrier ? Check for litter, unmowed lawns, burning cars etc. Google street view is a few years old now but it could at least narrow down your search before seeing things for yourself. Always visit the places you favour at different times of the day as some places change when darkness falls. For my ten cents worth, I wouldnt live anywhere other than the Dunmore Road area. I have recently moved to Oz from Ballygunner and bar Farran Park I cant think of an area that it questionable. Some other parts of the city are very hit and miss as Waterford is so small and unfortunately you are never too far from 'characters'. Call me a snob but I wouldn't live within ten minutes walk of a council estate again. Too many undesireables walking past my door and no shotgun licence.

myselfNhimself

I have been doing as you said, looking at places on the map and dragging the 'little man' around, but there's only so much a photo can tell eh! Never thought to look for burning cars and the condition of the lawns on Streetview!

cartell_best

I moved to Waterford nigh on 16 years ago, I haven't looked back since.

0rt

im here about 12 years..
lived all over the place.. ardkeen is a decent enough area and has a 24hr tescos and a bus route into town..
Hillview and around that area is the older part of the city, within walking distance to town but some of the houses are a bit old fashioned.

Potential-Monke

Ferrybank is also another option, some lovely estates over here and not too far from the city centre, 10-15 minute walk and a regular bus route.

mccarthy37

stefan idiot jones wrote: »

Ballybeg is indeed a bit out of the city but not far enough. Poster #5 has a warped sense of humour as the only art installations would be flaming cars and the garden sculptures would be mattresses and broken washing machines. The buzz he is referring to is induced by Bulmers or whatever east european lager is procured from Aldi. Having said that though, it is full of characters. The only thing wrong with Ballybeg is that it is above sea level.

Your post is a disgrace and very hurtful to a lot of good people.
I know because I have friends and relations from Ballybeg and I have done work there over the years and I was always paid in full. Again I say you are a disgrace how this tripe is allowed on boards I will never understand as it is so insulting to so many good people.

wobbles

stefan idiot jones wrote: »

Whenever I have been looking for new places I always use google maps and drag the little man around to view the streets, buildings etc. You can rotate 360 degrees and move up and down the roads. I look for how well kept the street/area is and the age and quality of the cars as it sometimes gives a good indication of the people who live there. Would you rather live next door to a Subaru or a people carrier ? Check for litter, unmowed lawns, burning cars etc. Google street view is a few years old now but it could at least narrow down your search before seeing things for yourself. Always visit the places you favour at different times of the day as some places change when darkness falls. For my ten cents worth, I wouldnt live anywhere other than the Dunmore Road area. I have recently moved to Oz from Ballygunner and bar Farran Park I cant think of an area that it questionable. Some other parts of the city are very hit and miss as Waterford is so small and unfortunately you are never too far from 'characters'. Call me a snob but I wouldn't live within ten minutes walk of a council estate again. Too many undesireables walking past my door and no shotgun licence.

You must have lived a very sheltered life. Ballybeg is far from what you make it out to be, as are all the other estates you mentioned. There are nice areas to live and not so nice areas to live, but i wouldnt discount anywhere just because people who dont know any better say its a kip

To be honest OP. The locals are the least of your worries. Areas that are normally full of students are the main areas to avoid.

S28382

stefan idiot jones wrote: »

Ballybeg is indeed a bit out of the city but not far enough. Poster #5 has a warped sense of humour as the only art installations would be flaming cars and the garden sculptures would be mattresses and broken washing machines. The buzz he is referring to is induced by Bulmers or whatever east european lager is procured from Aldi. Having said that though, it is full of characters. The only thing wrong with Ballybeg is that it is above sea level.

Is there something mentally wrong with you? have you ever lived in Ballybeg are you from there? There is some good people out that way who by the way have nice houses with nice gardens and funnily enough their cars are not on fire and their washing machines are in their house not their gardens as you would suggest. The middle part of your user name really does describe you down to a T.

Captain Havoc

OK, I think that's enough talk about Ballybeg.

membersonly

mccarthy37 wrote: »

Your post is a disgrace and very hurtful to a lot of good people.
I know because I have friends and relations from Ballybeg and I have done work there over the years and I was always paid in full. Again I say you are a disgrace how this tripe is allowed on boards I will never understand as it is so insulting to so many good people.

Thanks God it is allowed, it's an opinion. Why on earth would someone be hurt by something they read on here??

S28382

membersonly wrote: »

Thanks God it is allowed, it's an opinion. Why on earth would someone be hurt by something they read on here??

If the OP is from there or has lived there and knows Ballybeg then he has a right to have a go about the place he is also having a go at the people its like me having a go at people from Ballymun because it has a bad name iv never been there so i dont really have a right to do that do i.

membersonly

S28382 wrote: »

If the OP is from there or has lived there and knows Ballybeg then he has a right to have a go about the place he is also having a go at the people its like me having a go at people from Ballymun because it has a bad name iv never been there so i dont really have a right to do that do i.

Yes you do, you have a right to free speech. Just like the people of Ballymun/Ballybeg/wherever would have a right to ignore you because you're an anonymous internet poster.

S28382

How can you ignore ignorance?

membersonly

S28382 wrote: »

How can you ignore ignorance?

Ok.

Not The Real Scarecrow

I'm not 100% sure but i think there was a far worse post removed that was far more insulting. Either way every one is entitled to an opinion , but some people think they're far funnier than they actually are and you're only giving them exactly what they want by rising to their derisory comments.

Going back to the OP, the majority of Waterford is safe and reasonably quiet. You'd be better off asking about areas to avoid, cause you'll get a shorter list of places.Best thing to do would be to arrange a few viewings around in different areas and spend a week end or few days looking around. If you see a place you like call back to the area when its late and you'll soon see if its a decent enough place you want to stay in.

fricatus

Personally I think if you don't have a car and want to live somewhere nice, you should look at places around the People's Park, particularly the area around South Parade, Water St, Lower Newtown and John's Hill.

spankmemunkey

Go to the RPII website and check out what areas in Waterford have the highest amounts of RADON GAS in it, Waterford has a high amount of Radon that causes lung cancer, There are alot of areas on the radon map that are in the red when it comes to the high level,

www.rpii.ie

phelo2121

myselfNhimself wrote: »

Thanks guys... I think we would prefer to be nearer the city but not right in it..if you know what I mean. Have looked at places in Grattan Quay, Slievekealle Rd, Mayors Walk, Parnell St, William St and Stephen St. What do you think of these areas? So much choice!

Ballybeg looks a bit out of the city..

Slievekealle rd seems quiet wouldn't recommend grattan quay, Parnell street and mayors walk are on busy enough roads!

myselfNhimself

Thanks for all the replies. Have arranged to stay in the city for a couple of days to check it out. At least I can see what the night life is like!

hearny

Hmm Nightlife in January might be hard to find, too many livers recovering.
Being honest its not the best place for nightlife of late anyway especially for people that don't know many people around.

Are you looking to rent a house / flat / apartment.

I lived in Adelphi Quay (near Scotch Quay) for a few years and it was perfect, 5 minute walk from town, and its quiet considering its centrally located.

Not somewhere you should be walking alone late at night, not that its an unsafe area but that goes for anywhere around any town / city.

A lot of nice apartments down around Grattan Quay area too.

A visit is a good idea so you can see what they are like at night.

CuriousG

I have lived around the Bridge Street/Grattan Quay area for over a year now. The apartments here are usually to a great standard, but I would be weary of walking home at night, or going out after a certain time. That probably applies to a lot of places, but there is a good bit of trouble at night time, pretty noisy. For all I know that could be travelling from say O'Connell St. or so, but it is a noisy area in general to be very honest, and I would probably have picked somewhere a lot more out of the way if I knew before hand. It definitely isn't the worst, but I wouldn't pick it if I knew more either.

I would avoid areas with students personally, but if you don't mind the noise etc, then you're grand.

I would also personally avoid Penrose Lane. A lot of reasons there. Not very nice area, damp apartments, not a very desirable population, definitely not safe.

I moved from the middle of the country also.

stefan idiot jones

Lets be realistic here, the Op is from the country. Why on earth would would she want to live near a sprawling council estate with a dubious reputation, a burned out pub in the centre, a halting site on it's doorstep and nearby Templars Hall which seems to house out of control students ? The only thing that will make her feel at home is the travellers horses everywhere.
I am a bit of a snob like I have said Dunmore Road is the place to check out first. There has been a few posts all pointing in that direction with not many singling out other areas. What does that say ?

thomasm

Try the Rockshire road, nice area and close to town

spankmemunkey

stefan idiot jones wrote: »

Lets be realistic here, the Op is from the country. Why on earth would would she want to live near a sprawling council estate with a dubious reputation, a burned out pub in the centre, a halting site on it's doorstep and nearby Templars Hall which seems to house out of control students ? The only thing that will make her feel at home is the travellers horses everywhere.
I am a bit of a snob like I have said Dunmore Road is the place to check out first. There has been a few posts all pointing in that direction with not many singling out other areas. What does that say ?

Have to agree with you on this one, theres constantly horses loose on the road out there, theres constantly fires in the 6 or 7 fields that are taken over by travellers which sometimes have horses in them when they arent loose on the road, theres always bins dumped on the roads, theres always travellers on horse and cart, the ballybeg area has a huge amount of social housing I'm sure some of whom are nice people but others seem to not give a fook cos theyre getting everything for free and you wouldnt want to walk through at night.

Hes only stating the obvious.

myselfNhimself

@hearny I think ideally I would be renting a house 2 bedrooms. I think apartment blocks tend to be isolating. People don't tend to get to know their neighbours, I would want to get to know people in the area/make friends so I think a house might be the better solution...

@CuriousG Thanks for the advice, really helps

myselfNhimself

Lol @ travellers horses making me feel at home. The only horses I see are on the telly

gw80

spankmemunkey wrote: »

Have to agree with you on this one, theres constantly horses loose on the road out there, theres constantly fires in the 6 or 7 fields that are taken over by travellers which sometimes have horses in them when they arent loose on the road, theres always bins dumped on the roads, theres always travellers on horse and cart, the ballybeg area has a huge amount of social housing I'm sure some of whom are nice people but others seem to not give a fook cos theyre getting everything for free and you wouldnt want to walk through at night.

Hes only stating the obvious.

get a life, i was born and bred out in ballybeg and i wouldnt change that for anything,some very nice people out there,those people "getting everything for free" you can find on any estate, a lot of honest people with no airs or graces about them unlike people who live in "better estates", and you can say all you want about the place it does,nt really bother us, we,ve heard it all before.i had a great childhood in ballybeg,and id have no problem walking through at night,

spankmemunkey

gw80 wrote: »

get a life, i was born and bred out in ballybeg and i wouldnt change that for anything,some very nice people out there,those people "getting everything for free" you can find on any estate, a lot of honest people with no airs or graces about them unlike people who live in "better estates", and you can say all you want about the place it does,nt really bother us, we,ve heard it all before.i had a great childhood in ballybeg,and id have no problem walking through at night,

Oh you were born and bred out there so your not bias in any way then? seeing things through rose tinted glasses? ah sure we were poower but we were happy, When you read back on my post i did say there was probably some nice people living out there, but all the things i pointed out were relevant.

Lots of horses loose lots of bin bags flung all over the place, a burnt out pub, constantly fires being lit in the fields, sulky racing its all out there, how can you say that doesnt happen? you can walk through those places cos your known out that way and your family is known

BlaasForRafa

phelo2121 wrote: »

Slievekealle rd seems quiet wouldn't recommend grattan quay, Parnell street and mayors walk are on busy enough roads!

I live a couple of streets away from the slievekeale area and as you said its pretty quiet, not many robberies etc. Also there are stops for the number 1 and number 3 buses on Cannon St and I think there is a stop for the Hillview bus by Walsh Park.

myselfNhimself

Well we are down here now.. Come to the conclusion I wudnt want to live down by the river, loads of apartments down along marina way..forget what it's called up past tower hotel anyway...it is too isolated and quiet.. Saw some men in boats tonight wearing Darth vadar helmets...is that a regular occurrence in these parts

gw80

spankmemunkey wrote: »

Oh you were born and bred out there so your not bias in any way then? seeing things through rose tinted glasses? ah sure we were poower but we were happy, When you read back on my post i did say there was probably some nice people living out there, but all the things i pointed out were relevant.

Lots of horses loose lots of bin bags flung all over the place, a burnt out pub, constantly fires being lit in the fields, sulky racing its all out there, how can you say that doesnt happen? you can walk through those places cos your known out that way and your family is known

:)yea of coarse im biased someone had to stand up for the place. but dont get me wrong i know it can be a bit rough out there too.
and there,s no probably about it, me for example, im one of the nicest person you could meet;).

ps; whats sulky racing?

BlaasForRafa

gw80 wrote: »

:)yea of coarse im biased someone had to stand up for the place. but dont get me wrong i know it can be a bit rough out there too.
and there,s no probably about it, me for example, im one of the nicest person you could meet;).

ps; whats sulky racing?

http://www.johnsmyth.ie/blog/gallery/carrick/carrick-race.jpg?w=840

spankmemunkey

Im from a bit of a **** hole too im proud of where i came from and theres nice people there and my family were well to do but under no circumstances would i say yeah its a great place to live and recommend people to go live there.

I thought everybody knew what sulky racing was, the creamers on the horse and carts racing each other!

wellboytoo

myselfNhimself wrote: »

Well we are down here now.. Come to the conclusion I wudnt want to live down by the river, loads of apartments down along marina way..forget what it's called up past tower hotel anyway...it is too isolated and quiet.. Saw some men in boats tonight wearing Darth vadar helmets...is that a regular occurrence in these parts

There was a lot more of it twelve months ago until they found the half assembled death star in the halting site when they closed it to renovate it. Not as big a problem now their will is broken.

gw80

spankmemunkey wrote: »

Im from a bit of a **** hole too im proud of where i came from and theres nice people there and my family were well to do but under no circumstances would i say yeah its a great place to live and recommend people to go live there.

I thought everybody knew what sulky racing was, the creamers on the horse and carts racing each other!

ah right, i just knew it as trap racing,to be fair i see more of that on the outer bypass between the six cross road and tesco ardkeen these days

god no, i wouldnt recomend any one who would,nt be used to living somewhere similar just to move in there not knowing what to expect, iv seen it a few times when people move in out there and in trying to fit in, get involved with the wrong people and it nearly always ended badly

spankmemunkey

Where is the OP from?

old gregg

myselfNhimself wrote: »

Well we are down here now.. Come to the conclusion I wudnt want to live down by the river, loads of apartments down along marina way..forget what it's called up past tower hotel anyway...it is too isolated and quiet.. Saw some men in boats tonight wearing Darth vadar helmets...is that a regular occurrence in these parts

and welcome to H2Oford. It just might be worth taking a stroll out around the streets surrounding the park which is close enough to the tower. That area can get busy around school start/finish times but is quite nice otherwise and you are still within 5 mins of the centre of town.