UK area to retire to

I remember hearing that alot of retired people live in Filey in the Yorkshire coast. IT reminded me of the John and Jane reading books. The ironed shorts, a girls in sundresses carrying buckets and spades.

I tend to think your next move must be into sheltered housing OR don't move, stay where you are.

Cromer is nice and if you have a bus pass you can use the coast hopper to get about the coast line and Norwich is a lovely city lots going on there.

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If you want to dance, try the Teignmouth/Torquay/Newton Abbott area - lots of afternoon dances in those areas for seniors!

Thanks; may combine a visit with a trip to Seaton Delaval and Seaton Sluice.

Tegan, the three kings buried at Tynemouth Priory were: King Oswin of Deira (651), Osred II (792) and Malcolm III of Scotland (1093) - mentioned in Macbeth.

Forgot to mention - I don't get out much from choice, rather than necessity. Though I do fancy dance classes ;-)

Thanks for all the suggestions. Saw some places mentioned I'm considering (Lincs, Margate, Burnham) but probably the most important thing I didn't mention is I have a dog. And although she won't be replaced, I'm hoping to foster. The main problem is how to find a decent landlord? I don't want to be moving every 6 months/year or so. Landlords that will allow pets are like gold dust.
As for moving from Southend, the main reason I'm here is becasue I'm on the front - a wonderful view. I wouldn't move anywhere else in Southend unless it was also on the front. I have no ties to the area and have only lived here 8 years. Friends I have made here would visit wherever I move (within reason - Northern Ireland's probably out!).
As for rent, I could get the equivalent flat elsewhere for much less rent - a couple of hundred pounds a month would be better in my pocket than a landlord's. Another drawback to this flat is the heating - or lack of. Storage heaters in the front room & bedroom, nothing in the kitchen and one of those wall heater things at the top of the wall in the bathroom which only heats the ceiling. The temperature in the bathroom in the winter goes down to about 4 degrees; in the front room I'm lucky if I get 16 degrees without using stand-alone heaters.
But it's a great flat for all that! I'm not definitely moving, but I might need a ground floor flat/bungalow one day...

I moved out of a city back to a rural green area with a train line to nearest city/hospitals and not to bad buses. I would avoid areas where public transport is poor. Also its often cheaper to move to 2-3 streets back from the street front.
Its hard work making new friends in a new area but try groups or church who can visit if you mostly stay at home.

I'd love to live near the seaside. But having 4 daughters and their kids plus a mum local it's an impossible dream at the moment. Ideally a home near sea and this one then have best of both worlds - I can dream !
Have an aunt in Bournemouth and they live the life ! Good weather. Good transport.

Lytham St Anne's area is very nice but not particularly cheap. If you need your fix of kiss me quick hats you can always pop into Blackpool . There are also lots of theatres and other attractions in the area.

If your income is very low you will get help with the rent. You can work it out on this site. www.entitledto.co.uk

I certainly wouldn't move if I were in your position, it is still possible to have a good life with a small income.

Which Kings are they? I haven't been to Tynemouth for a few years... I went there a because I'd read about Cullercoats.

Tynemouth. Beautiful, historic (3 kings were buried at the Priory) and well-connected by the Metro to Newcastle, 8 miles inland. Loads of good eateries have sprung up and Longsands is a wonderful surfing beach if you fancy taking up a sport in your retirement.

How strange * ellenemery* my friends also moved to Cleethorpes just after their retirement, mainly because it is flat and the H has breathing problems. Also a chalet bungalow although I think they paid slightly more. We have been several times to visit them and it would take a battalion of heavy artillery to get me there. I cannot understand the attraction. Does that make me an awful person?

A neighbour is in the process of moving to Cleethorpes in Lincolnshire. A very nice 3 bed chalet bungalow for just £120,000. Same type of property here in Central Bedfordshire is £400,000. I do not know about transport but it should be quite easy to look up. Hope you find something you love,

I think you will be making a mistake moving in your retirement. I live in Southend and am retired and would not live anywhere else, as it has everything you need and you are used to. Are you ready to make new friends in a strange place.

Mablethorpe is in Lincolnshire and has a lot of caravan holiday parks. It is next to Skegness.

I would be very cautious about moving, particularly if you are already in a seaside place you find pleasant.
think of these things.
Are you on your own?.
Where are friends and family?
What is your health and mobilty like?

You will know what you can afford as regards housing costs

A lot of quieter seaside places might be rather empty in the winter and crowded in the summer.

The grass is not always greener on the other side of the fence.

I've been looking for something similar. I found a place called Mablethorpe Leistershire.
Bungalows seem to be inexpensive from £90,000 - £140,000 and most didn't red anything doing to them. Hope tho is helpful.

The first priority to consider no matter where on the map of the UK you stick a pin is where's the nearest hospital and is it a good one?

Yes, why nor stay in Southend.

Wherever you move to on a coastal position will be expensive.

Unless it's up north I would forget it.

Google properties on right move and see what I mean.

I live in Bournemouth and love it but properties with a sea view definitely don't come cheap!

Oh dear don't do it. this is just a dream. You will miss Southend and its not so easy if you don't get out to find friends. I live in place people come to in retirement and actually a lot go backhome.
A view is lovely but it can't comfort you if you fall on bad times. Stay where you are where you are in controll of things.

I made what I hope is my final move last year to Devon, my Daughter & family are about 10 miles away. I live on the edge of a small Town, there is a bus service into Exeter or Newton Abbot (from where you can go all over) also train station in Newton Abbot. Doctors Surgery with Lloyds Pharmacy attached in Town & we have a volunteer group who will provide transport to Surgery & local Hospitals/Dentists. Lovely shop/Post Office at the end of my road who also deliver. Fabulous part of the UK & have lived in many areas. Also consider looking at Park Homes - this is my 2nd one - they are cheaper than bricks & mortar with lovely communities My Town has lots of activities going on which provides opportunities for making new friends.

My move to Devon followed my late Husband losing his battle with cancer - I waited 18 months before making the decision but we had already discussed my future as a Widow

Suffolk is a lovely place to retire to very unspoilt