Local area guides - what's it like to live in......?

Choosing somewhere to live is not just about finding a home.

What's the local area like? What shops and facilities are there? Where are the bus routes and nearby parks?

People often bid successfully for a home - only to reject our offer because they then decided they didn't like surrounding area.

To help you, we've created a series of local area guides to tell you all about the community and what it has to offer.

Use our guides to find out more about your local leisure centres, libraries, dentists, doctors and lots of other information.

We want you to make the most of your bids. So, before you bid, we recommend you read these guides - and ideally go to the area and learn more about it.

How long will I have to wait for a property?

Have a look at our waiting times guides. They will show you how long it has taken for someone to get a home of a particular size or type in a number of different areas across the city.