As a matter of interest where in the north west. The Lake District? There is a lot of money spent that way and prices are high. My gas and electric is now £380 a month. It’s ridiculous.
Carlisle isn't what I'd consider the lake District..... it's not far away though must be quite nice to be like an 1hr away from it. I'm going to the lakes in winter I think this year... as I've got older the more and more I hate the public, so it's ideal to get away. Carlisle is a one of those funny places... part radge, part country folk.
Have to say I love the UK. It has problems but show me somewhere that doesn’t. It’s not perfect but again show me somewhere that is.