Thame or Wallingford

grannypiper, hello, I pm’d you

Cholsey not Chollsey

Lemongrove, Agatha didn't live in Wallingford she lived in Winterbrook which is in the Parish of ChoIlsey, although to be fair there isn't even as much as a strip of grass between Winterbrook and Wallingford anymore. SueForester if i was in your shoes i would choose Wallingford. I lived there for many years and still miss it. My Husbands Brother lived in Thame and just couldn't wait to get out of the place, loved it until about 5 years ago, he sold up and moved to Benson.

Both good places to live, but if Wallingford was good enough for Agatha Christie it’s good enough for me.?
I take it you have visited both places already?
It may be the location of the houses in both places that swings it for you?

I live closer to Wallingford, so am a bit biased!

Pros: Good bus service, lots of little independent shops and local things going on embracing all ages, eg: small theatre group, music groups, Wallingford Bunkfest annually (covid permitting). It has a lot going for it.

Cons: an expensive area to live in!

I've only been to Thame a couple of times, so don't qualify for giving an opinion, but I'm sure someone will come along soon who knows that town better than me.