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Hi,
We are looking to move to Marple some time next year, probably June/July ish although we're keeping an eye on houses etc popping up at the moment.
I know there are a few on here that live that way, just wonder if there is any advice for which parts of town to avoid, which parts are nice, which primary schools are good, which pub I should live next door to etc.
I know the trails round there pretty well because I live in Stockport so it's my most local "proper riding" spot and I've had a sausage roll from Claudio's which was decent. Just don't really know much else about it.
And before anyone mentions the traffic, it's ok we don't drive to work.
Thanks.
There's a couple of big council estates but to be honest there's nowhere really bad in Marple as long as yo don't actually live on the main road (unless you don't mind traffic)
When the pubs are open, Beer Traders is good (they sponsor the local road cycling club SK6 spinners) and the Samuel Oldknow. Traditional pub wise the Ring o'Bells is my local and I like a pint there, the Hatter and the Crown are nice too.
No kids so can't help on schools but All Saints gets good feedback
Not many actual shops in Marple Bridge, but they do have Dutson's Deli, Libby's and the Town Street Fryer. Mr Chips and Whittakers are good in Marple itself, also Sushi Haus and i have NEVER had a bad meal from Kambuja (formerly Angkor Soul, the only cambodian restaurant outside London). PM me and I'll send over contact details if you have any specific questions
Mellor and Ludworth primary schools have a good rep (not quite in Marple though)
Hello nbt's wife here.
All the schools are good. However probably the very best is Ludworth and Mellor (both in Marple Bridge, but hard to get in. If I were a parent I may stay away from Rosehill school as its very big and some of the parents have been criticised for not obeying covid rules.
The quiet bits are nearer to Marple Ridge (more open countryside). Ley Hey park area, opposite Brabyn's park and Hawk Green are very nice. As nbt says there are a few council estates, but the population tends to be elderly and they all look after their properties and most people are friendly.
The local independent shops are fabulous and make our small town what it is. Butchers, bakers, brilliant DIY store, proper green grocer.
There is a local Marple hub facebook page for more info.
There aren't any bad cafes, restaurants, takeaways of eateries as it a real foodie town.
House prices are going up rapidly though, as more folk are realising that they can work from home nearer to open spaces and away from big towns and cities.
There is a genuine community feel and everyone seems to know everyone else (but not in a bad way) :0)
My SIL owns the electrical shop on the high street.
Traffic is a pig, but thats the same in Bredbury, Romiley and Woodley, so depends on your commute.
The race course is nowt to speak of
Thanks for the replies. I'll definitely message you with more questions in the near future nbt 🙂.
The local independent shops are fabulous and make our small town what it is.
This is definitely the vibe we've got from the times we've visited the town - we have been to check out the parks for the kids and had a nosey around all the shops.
House prices are going up rapidly though
Selling fast as well, or feels like it as an observer in Rightmove. We're trying not to worry about that though at the moment as we're not in a position to move just yet.
It will be great to have more mtbers moving to our area.
Its a very outdoors type of place. Lots of hills, many green open spaces for your children. Yes the parks are great.
We lived in Hazel Grove previously, and when looking to move we covered the whole east and south of manchester, from Delph down to New Mills and across to Chelford. Having spent many months (well over a year) looking, we realized that we were spending most weekends in Marple, using the parks with our nephew, mostly heading out to our MTB rides through Marple, and that it had the shops and facilities that we needed / wanted, so moved about 2 miles as the crow flies. Been here almost 14 years and it's only got better, as the delis and foodie places have arrived.
The housing market will dampen down next year once the stamp duty holiday comes and goes. We're moving in 2021 and I'm hoping prices might start to slide a little