So, any normal areas?

[Cara]

I'd rather live away from all the flags and stuff. Both sides. Just want to live in n area where that stuff isn't too much of an issue.

Wouldn't we all?...seriously though it won't be a problem as long as you can afford to rent/buy in so called "no-flag" areas, but they are usually middle/upper class and the housing isn't cheap.

when i com to power the whole lot will be leveled and depopulated , year zero style

Were all safe enough for a while yet then.

[bobbysands81]

If you're not from the 06, and especially if you're from the 26, be careful in unionist areas. The vast majority of racist attacks take place in their "community".

[Ballinran]

Of course, perhaps you meant don't go near streets such as Hatfield Street on the Lower Ormeau, but rather stay on the Holylands side of the Lower Ormeau, which is a spearate issue.

That's EXACTLY what I meant. South of the Ormeau Bridge is mixed and is relatively safe. Once you go to Lower Ormeau stay on the university side.

[Anglo Irish]

Thanks for the help. Reading the replies makes me feel like I'm planning a trip to a warzone :wink:

I am anticapating some aggro because of my accent from some people. Just don't want to be living with it day in-day out. Someone mentioned Newtownards to me? Whats that like?

[Mise_Eire]

Thanks for the help. Reading the replies makes me feel like I'm planning a trip to a warzone :wink:

I am anticapating some aggro because of my accent from some people. Just don't want to be living with it day in-day out. Someone mentioned Newtownards to me? Whats that like?

Newtownards is good in parts, bad in others - same as anywhere else. Don't get things out of proportion - you'll be safer in Belfast than you will be in large parts of Dublin or Limerick. NI crime figures are good.
And I wouldn't worry about the accent.

[Ballinran]

I am anticapating some aggro because of my accent from some people. Just don't want to be living with it day in-day out. Someone mentioned Newtownards to me? Whats that like?

Your accent won't be a problem daily unless you go somewhere like the Shankill.
Just like my accent isn't a problem in Dublin unless I go to Ballymun (or somewhere).
Newtownards is OK mostly (not the Westwinds estate, but then I'd avoid the Westwinds estate), Comber or Saintfield is probably better if you want to go that side of Belfast.
There's a load of towns around Belfast where there'd be no problem unless you caused it yourself. (Lisburn, Carryduff, Glengormley etc etc etc).

[oreiley1]

S.Belfast is nice but expensive. Out towards Ballynahinch is equally as nice but a good bit cheaper.

[Bogwarrior]

I am anticapating some aggro because of my accent from some people. Just don't want to be living with it day in-day out. Someone mentioned Newtownards to me? Whats that like?

Your accent won't be a problem daily unless you go somewhere like the Shankill.
Just like my accent isn't a problem in Dublin unless I go to Ballymun (or somewhere).
Newtownards is OK mostly (not the Westwinds estate, but then I'd avoid the Westwinds estate), Comber or Saintfield is probably better if you want to go that side of Belfast.
There's a load of towns around Belfast where there'd be no problem unless you caused it yourself. (Lisburn, Carryduff, Glengormley etc etc etc).

No you're accent wont be a problem daily, just every second day.
Actually the Southern accent is often mistaken by backwoodsmen as belonging to Tinkers. .
Anglo Irish you'll get a cold reception in Loyalsit areas.
Even if you do wear a monocle.

[Ballinran]

No you're accent wont be a problem daily, just every second day.

Which explains why you never see Southern registered cars in Northern Ireland of course. And that's why nobody from ROI ever buys holiday homes in NI either. Tosspot.

Actually the Southern accent is often mistaken by backwoodsmen as belonging to Tinkers. .

Only if you go round offering to tarmac people's drives.

Anglo Irish you'll get a cold reception in Loyalsit areas.
Even if you do wear a monocle.

Absolute nonsense. You'll get a cold reception in really rough, working class estates no matter which side they belong to. Most areas will treat you as you treat them.

[Anglo Irish]

Cheers for the help and advice. Came back from another weekend visit to Belfast and can't say i experienced any problems. Next time we'll go out to a few areas and see what it's like. House prices seems to be much like the south? Average in Cork is €250,000 anyway so I hoping around the same.

I agree with Ballinran aboutt he tougher areas. There are areas in Dublin or Cork or Limerick I wouldn't go near for fear of my safety. Areas I'd undoubtedly recieve a cold welcome. But these are areas I've no interest to live in. Some middle of the road, middle class area is what I'm after really.