Hello,I have been offered a property in Mount Pleasant Road in Wisbech,by the Housing association.. I am Coming from Peterborough Town Center,Can anyone give me any information on this area,as I have been told the surrounding area's are very anti-social and 1 road named in particular(southwall Road) has high Crime levels.Any Information would be appreciated please,before I view the property.

Many Thanks

I have asked someone who I know knows this area well and has said this:

"It's a very busy road with trucks servicing the factories and docks. There is CCTV watching Southwell Road as it has a very bad reputation along with Bath Road which doesn't come far behind. The cemetery is often vandalised. There are some decent families in the area but they seem to keep a low profile or move out when they can."

I hope this helps!

Not the greatest road in the world but the houses are warmer than a cardboard box...oh yeah you might need to pay Anglia locksmiths a visit............................................ps how is the back shame about Glastonbury

Well Thank you all for your inputs.I live off peterborough Town Center and never had any problems.I do have a job and will travel back to peterborough.My main Concern is the safety of the property,as High Unemployment leads to houses and flats being broke in to,especially to fund even mild drug taking as one as pointed out.Another Concern is my Car,as their does not seem to be any safe spaces off this busy road.I plan to come and look for myself on Saturday with a friend.The only reason I need to move is because I am nearly 43 years old,and living in rented accom whereas,Housing assoc is a secure tenancy,and being at my age the last thing I need is anti-social behaviour,break-in's and car damage.No disrespect Steve Tierney but when crime hit's your door no one does anything but offer you advice through a leaflet,people that commit this have nothing,so going to court and getting nothing is a waste of time,and we have to pick the pieces up and re-build at our cost,not a cllr.
But I would be happy to meet you saturday afternoon if your available.

Thanks.

i have lived on the mount pleasant road for the last 16 years and smile every time i hear the myths and legends being repeated about southwell road and the surrounding area. stalkingtiger is an example of blowing one the myths out of the water by gaining a uni place well done and he is not on his own. anti social behavior in the area very low, burgalary very low, cameras on southwell road reqested by residents eleven years ago to address issues at that time now treated no different than cameras in the rest of the town. traffic yes but safety issues being raised at communiy forums for 20MPH zone. you are welcome when you vist to call on me at 86. oh yes and i am the district and town councillor for the area

Once again,I thank all that have taken the time to reply and everyone's input.Also yes,I am a very easy going guy,and do not plan to upset anyone,just to settle down and get on with my life.I will def call in at number 86,maybe tomorrow,if you don't mind telling me your name then that would be great.My name is Tony.I hope no one takes offence at any of my post's,as none intended,just needed input of the neighbourhood,as I would do with any place that I may move to.I will post again tomorrow to give a def time that I will be visting.Many thanks to everyone.

Tony

yea tony the name is david and i wil have the kettle on for when you call at 86 which just tells you how friendly we are, whats that coffee milk two sugars yea its on the table

Hi all,Bringing closure to this now,as I have visited the area,seen the property and also spent an Hour with David this afternoon.

David I have sent you email in regards to what we were talking about.Thanks.

Looks No different from where I am living at the moment TBH,I had a drive round looked at the surrounding area of where I would be living and to me looks fine.I loved the fact that I saw so many flags down southwall Road and all around.Saw the Community place to.Come round for a coffee sometime when I move in,your more than welcome.New area,New Friends need to be made,I am more than happy to participate in any new things brought to the area.

lol...I am moving into a flat,not a house,lol,and can't invite everyone round don't wanna cause anti-social behaviour on my 1st day lol..Not been given a date yet although been waiting for a month now to view inside the property,and when they offered me it,the resident/s were still living in it,so hope it's sorted out soon.Coffee or Tea Edna lol.

Ah! "Wisbechian" Of course! Now I know who you are...

No worries Bonoman - Im glad David was able to help. David is another of your local councillors - and another excellent one. That's how we roll in Wisbech. : )