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The bit of Springboig around Larchgrove and Moredun was pretty rough, but it was contained to those streets with very little spill out. Probably due to the way the scheme was built where those streets are somewhat isolated with very limited access. It may have improved in recent years though.

That wouldn't affect the bit you're looking at though. The other side of Sprinboig Rd, the part of Springboig that rolls into Greenfield, Budhill and Lightburn is completely fine, and is actually a bit of a sought after area in the deep east end.

The big mansions on Springboig Rd, Hallhill Rd and Mansionhouse Drive are a bit like the mansions in Dennistoun. Similar in design, build and age. They were built before the surrounding schemes got built around them.

The low prices are probably affected by being situated right on busy main roads and for no other reason than being surrounded by "less desirable" east end schemes. It's bogus though. The main road and it's buses pose far, far greater danger than the schemes these days.

If I was in the market to buy, those houses would be at the top of my list. Of course, I grew up in Easterhouse tenements, so the idea of a big house in Springboig/Greenfield was highly aspirational and pie in the sky to us.

You'll be minutes from Tesco. The fort is nearby. Not too far for the Forge either. Good transport links both for public transport and the private driver. Honestly, the east end is a steal. Get in early before gentrification and regeneration hits proper.

I'd go for it. The only concern being road traffic because you mention family.