these are in fact different questions, addressed to people of the area of peterborough, hampton amd surrounding area.

how is the living in this place? I have seen letting rates of about 450£ a month for a 1 bedroom place..is this realistic? what other costs can I expect ?(I am a stranger in the UK and thus don't know what the rates, taxes a.s.o. are)
is the place a "nice" place to live in? (I am aware that this is personal and would like to hear from people who actually live there)
what about leisure and/or night/social life? are there things to do? is it mostly a drunken-weekend place?
to this respect, cambridge seems more attractive (but more expensive)...is commuting for leisure purposes feasible or should I stick to peterborough?

in short, I've got an idea about costs but now next to nothing about the place..any opinions, hints, suggestions, alternatives in the same area are welcome and appreciated.
now= know


also, I've got a job and a budget so it is not much a monetary issue as much as my doubts are in the nature of the place, the social life, the possibility to live with a certain quality.

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