How would you rate the area you live in?

sea_monkey · 08-04-2013 11:11PM

Rabies wrote: »

Do you put out, cook, clean?

wtf, thats your child!

Hitchens · 08-04-2013 11:16PM

I love my hood

mikom · 08-04-2013 11:22PM

I'd probably bide my time and skulk in an alley with my hood up. Then when the darkness comes and I hear footsteps approaching I'd pounce forward brandishing a Stanley knife........

..... Oh, you said "rate the area you live in"........ sorry I took you up wrong.
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Rosy Posy · 08-04-2013 11:25PM

Rabies wrote: »

beach is a few min walk away
ferry to work or drive
Ski slopes are a 3hr drive
can drive to the top of dormant volcanoes
black sand surf beach only 30min drive
Amazing vineyards to explore
Neighbour hood is safe and clean.

I knew as soon as I read this that you were in NZ. I was about to post the same more or less swopping out the ferry and close proximity to town, for a decent sized section of land and a nice house for the cost of a cramped apartment in the greater Dublin area. Good schools for the fraction of the fees in Ireland too. And it was 30degrees at 7.30pm the other night in April, the equivalent of October in the northern hemisphere. Tis the life.

Blisterman · 08-04-2013 11:30PM

Within about half an hour walk of some of the best bars, museums and restaurants in the world. The area itself is a bit of a sh*ithole though.

Legs.Eleven · 08-04-2013 11:33PM

I live in the (in my opinion) best neighbourhood of Madrid. Tis the area I was warned not to go near by locals when I first moved here because it has the largest immigrant population but it's the most exciting, friendly and fun place to go out in the city. I've got a theatre, 100s of great bars, shops, supermarket, Metro, the Reina Sofia which has all of Picasso and Dali's (to name but a few) greatest works of art, museums, cultural centres, African/Indian restaurants, massive park and shops ALL within a a short walking distance from my house and I'm only a 10 minute walk from the very centre of the city. The buildings are beautiful and I live in an old, colonial style Spanish building that has been refurbished recently.

9/10. Deducting one point because it can be a bit dodgy at times. Love it though. I'm very lucky.

Senna · 08-04-2013 11:34PM

I live in the middle of nowhere, 20 minutes from work, 10 minutes from large-ish town, nice neighbours but I could go months without seeing any of them. Never any social problems, just a very quiet area. I've lived in towns/large cities and I cant be arsed with that any more. I love where I live.

shanered · 08-04-2013 11:36PM

10/10

NegativeCreep · 08-04-2013 11:36PM

In terms of amenities: 9/10
In terms of the people living here: 3/10

Blanchardstown.

dazberry · 08-04-2013 11:46PM

Montroseee wrote: »

Four years ago, my family had to relocate to Inchicore. There has been a vivid decrease in our quality of life ever since. I live in a small cul de sac with a few nice neighbours and have made some (hopefully) life long friendships that I will take with me when I get a place of my own someday. Without going into much detail and probably telling you details you already know, the area is completely saturated with drugs and the problems that accompany this. I know numerous business owners that have been burgled more times than they can count. There is also a constant fear of certain families. There are plenty of good things and good people about the place but it is simply not an area I would recommend/ live in given a choice.

I've lived in Inchicore for 20 years now. This would be the point that I'd come in with the not that bad line, but recently since my elderly mother (who lives in another part of Inchicore) couldn't leave her car outside her house without all the windows being smashed (the car is now written off - and she can't afford another one) I'm not that inclined to.

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Montroseee · 09-04-2013 12:04AM

dazberry wrote: »

I've lived in Inchicore for 20 years now. This would be the point that I'd come in with the not that bad line, but recently since my elderly mother (who lives in another part of Inchicore) couldn't leave her car outside her house without all the windows being smashed (the car is now written off - and she can't afford another one) I'm not that inclined to.

D.

Disgusted to hear that, but not in the slightest bit surprised :mad:

TheBigLebowski · 09-04-2013 12:14AM

Montroseee wrote: »

First of all, I don't mean this to be a Northside Vs. Southside thread or a district bashing thread. I just want a discussion on how much you like/dislike your area and what is good/bad about it.

I used to live in glasthule on the southside up until a few years ago. I must say, the area was top quality - seaside location, a great public school, little worry of crime and most of all, lovely people, despite being a lot less well-off than the surrounding areas of dalkey, glenageary and sandycove.

Four years ago, my family had to relocate to Inchicore. There has been a vivid decrease in our quality of life ever since. I live in a small cul de sac with a few nice neighbours and have made some (hopefully) life long friendships that I will take with me when I get a place of my own someday. Without going into much detail and probably telling you details you already know, the area is completely saturated with drugs and the problems that accompany this. I know numerous business owners that have been burgled more times than they can count. There is also a constant fear of certain families. There are plenty of good things and good people about the place but it is simply not an area I would recommend/ live in given a choice.

So, how would you rate your area? and would you be happy to stay there for the rest of your days?

You do realise that Glasthule and Inchicore are both on the southside?

Rabies · 09-04-2013 12:16AM

sea_monkey wrote: »

wtf, thats your child!

Every child should learn from a young age that they should put out the bin at night. Don't forget the cat too

anncoates · 09-04-2013 12:39AM

Pretty quiet area in County Dublin. Lived here about 7 years. About 45 minutes into town on the luas in one direction and basically countryside in the other.

Pubs, shops, bars, park, off licence etc about 5 minutes walk away. School for my kids about 5 minutes drive.

Can drive to the M50 in about 10 minutes.

Like it here. If i won the lotto, I'd buy land here and build a house instead of living on an estate.

OneArt · 09-04-2013 02:48AM

Three super cheap bars right outside my front door. City centre 15 minutes walk and on the tram 7 minutes. Most of my friends' houses 10 minutes walk. The 'going out area' of the city only 10 minutes walk away. Other awesome cities only an hour away on the train.

****ing A.

Germany is awesome.

Maeve80 · 09-04-2013 06:38AM

Tallaght. What you make of things. Some parts are shockingly ****e.

suicide_circus · 09-04-2013 07:15AM

Dublin city centre. Absolutely love it but probably wouldnt raise a family here, too many scrotes.

grenache · 09-04-2013 08:02AM

Dublin Hill on the Northside of Cork City. It's ok. A few tracksuits walking around but you'll get that on the Northside. Next door to Blackpool which has all the services i require.

Balmed Out · 09-04-2013 08:37AM

Used to Live in Douglas Cork city but now near Clonakilty County Cork. Thought id miss the city much more but living just outside a town in the countryside I end up using cinemas, restraunts, cafes and libraries far more because theres no issue with traffic or parking. The town has excellent pubs and restraunts though the clubbing scene isnt too great. Its near plenty of beaches and plenty of places for walks / runs / cycles. The commute is annoying though but on days off its a much better place to live then a city.

wolfpawnat · 09-04-2013 08:52AM

Eathrin wrote: »

I used to live in a pretty nice area somewhere between Killiney and Ballybrack but I've since had to move to Sallynoggin for financial reasons and the quality of life here is significantly worse. However the antisocial problems are far worse elsewhere so I could be doing worse.

I live not too far from there. Few kids getting off the luas and having their nights drinking around the complex I live in which is noisy, but not too bad, no real danger to anyone. The valley next to the apartments has caused people to go hunting their a few times, I've seen a couple of guys with shotguns and whippets, so reported it. But overall safe enough. Could do with more schools though.

McTigs · 09-04-2013 09:03AM

Lower Salthill, Galway.

Love it! Short walk in to town, short walk to the prom and sea ( i like swimming in the sea), beaches, playground, swimming pool and green areas for the kids, good pubs nearby, good enough bus service.

I have a car but we only need use it once or twice a week, everything is only a short walk away.

Mr. Nice · 09-04-2013 09:27AM

Why hasn't somebody already set up a website like, ummm I dunno.... www.ratemyarea.com?

Capri86 · 09-04-2013 09:39AM

I'm originally from Clontarf. I loved growing up there its a great spot. My first place of my own was in Tallaght. Unfortunately my time there was unlucky. I was only there for a year and my house and car were both broken in to. Shame because I liked living there. Had lovely neighbours. Now I'm living in Lucan. I really like it here. I'm in a very nice estate with plenty of amenities. Quite a lot of late night parties that go on in to the next morning next door but that's my only complaint

rainbow kirby · 09-04-2013 11:32AM

Dublin 8. Incredibly diverse area - lot of scumbags, but also a lot of younger professionals, recent immigrants and a relatively large queer population. I love living here tbh, very convenient for work and for going out in the city centre.

osarusan · 09-04-2013 11:52AM

I live in Matsugaya, Tama Center, Hachioji, or Tokyo, depending on how local you want to go.

Matsugaya is fine - very very quiet. It's one of the few places I've seen in Japan where there is a train station (monorail actually) without a convenience store right outside. Tama Center is a few minutes walk away, with a few shops and parks. Hello Kitty Land is there also, but there's no place to go for a drink. Tama zoo is very close - I'd say I've been there 50 times with my kids.

I'm 40 minutes away from Shibuya/Shinjuku, gateway to all Tokyo has to offer.

Amazing food, safe as can be, weather is great except for a few hellish months in summer.

Pretty high rating, but the standard and / or cost education means I won't be here forever.

Sleepy · 09-04-2013 11:53AM

Living in Clontarf and tbh, my only complaint about it would be that I know that I'll never be able to buy there.

It's as close to a perfect area as you'll find in Dublin: close enough to town, plenty of it's own amenities, nice parks/beach/prom nearby, good schools, good standard of people living there and not too close to anywhere really dodgy (so as the kids get older, they should be safe wandering over to friends houses etc.).

Montroseee · 09-04-2013 12:18PM

TheBigLebowski wrote: »

You do realise that Glasthule and Inchicore are both on the southside?

Inchicore is Westside

Rented Mule · 09-04-2013 12:23PM

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orland_Park,_Illinois

Orland Park is a village in Cook County, Illinois, United States; it also extends slightly into Will County. The population was 56,767 at the 2010 census.[1] The ZIP code is 60462 for most of the city, and 60467 for the outlying areas of town near the Will County border.

In 2006, Orland Park was awarded the title of "45th Best Place to Live in America" by Money magazine. Facilities include hiking and biking trails, wildlife refuges, greenbelts, a Sportsplex and an aquatic center, Lake Sedgewick, an ice arena, golf courses, playing fields and parks, and more. There are more than 70 malls, plazas and shopping centers, with additional shopping under construction, and more than 200 food-serving establishments.

****ing love it !!

Icyseanfitz · 09-04-2013 12:26PM

if the weather was nicer i would truly love where i live, pity its generally so ****e

tralee btw

Here Come The Pretzels · 09-04-2013 12:29PM

Stoneybatter.
Great place with loads of amenities:

Phoenix Park on your doorstep.
Nice pubs along Manor St (Mulligans esp).
Cinema in Smithfield.
Luas etc.

The majority of people are decent skins too and to top it all off its within walking distance from the city centre.
In the words of Llyod Christmas "I like it alot"

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