Jenae
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There are pockets of Bedford that are run down and feel unsafe. Walking around the suburb is reasonably pleasant during the day, but not recommended at night time. Bordered by Walter Rd on the north and Broun Ave on the south, traffic is constant. Small parks are dotted throughout Bedford, however, always expect graffiti, dog poo or rubbish to be part of the park or playground experience. If you are looking at living in Bedford, also have a look at Dianella and Inglewood which are definitely a step up from Bedford in terms of quality homes, a great neighbourhood environment, cleanliness and safety.
walking is definately safe at night! i walk around the area every night and never see anybody else... Dianella's houses are not as characterful as Bedford's and Inglewood is much nicer you are right but its about $300-500k more per house! Nicest parts of Bedford are closer to Beaufort Street (rather than Walter Rd) and closer to Inglewood (rather than Morley)
We are actually bordered by Beaufort St on the south side. I know I'm being picky, but then so are you.
Dog poo and rubbish? Is Inglewood really a step up? Maybe it's because we fully renovated our house into a four x two. Left six walls standing, so really its all brand new with the 1951 look to it. Love it. Love the suburb.
Inglewood indeed! And finally find us a suburb that is completely safe during the day let alone at night! Maybe read the police stats on crime in different areas and see how well Bedford performs. It rates right along with your very effluent sorry, affluent suburbs. Good comments above, no not yours Jenae! Hey one more thing! Can't help myself once I get going. DIANELLA A STEP UP FROM BEDFORD! I'll have what she's having!
There were 4 break and enters in our street in 5 months and two of our neighbours had their cars covered in eggs. The two parks closest to us (we have four young children so we frequented them almost daily) were always subject to graffiti. As soon as it was cleaned off (which the council would attend to quite quickly) it would be replaced with more. The playground equipment itself was great. Our walks to and from the park more often than not ended with hosing off a child's shoe to rid it of dog poo. We would also take a plastic bag (and tongs!) with us and picked up any rubbish that we came across. Yes LaMaisonBedford - we were a few hundred metres from Walter Rd, closer to Morley, so perhaps this made all the difference. Ceebee7 - I'm glad you like living in Bedford. I simply commented on my personal experience - it's great that you have not had a similar experience! Perhaps I shouldn't have shared my experience? My comments were not intended to offend. I am less interested in how much character my house has than I am in a family friendly neighbourhood. The location was great, but perhaps we were in the 'wrong' part of Bedford. We have since moved and love living where we are.
My sincere apologies for any offense I have caused you. I leaped to the defense of the suburb and obviously didn't think it offensive at the time. My intention was to compare suburbs or oranges with oranges if you will.
I'm sorry you have had all that trouble in Bedford and can now fully understand why you wrote what you did.
I did some research into that particular part of the suburb and you are correct the crime rate in that area closer to morly does seem to attract the unwanted elements of society. This also reflects on the cost of housing in that neck of the woods according to REIWA. I'm glad you are happy in your chosen suburb and wish you all the best. Kind regards, ceebee.
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ive never seen dog poo or rubish at our local park? not sure where ur looking, maybe morley side...? Inglewood is definately a step up, but also a HUGE step up in price so its all give and take isnt it....
Im just a bedford fan perhaps and live in a good area/street.... (Drummond near inglewood)