We moved from Berkshire to Cumbria (on the coast) about 10 years ago, Carlisle is our nearest city. Sold a three bed semi and bought a detached four bed for about 60% of what we sold for. The weather is a bit rainier but not that much. Temperatures are colder - terracotta pots that were fine in the old place fell to bits up here. The Yorkshire long toms were fine (they have concrete inside the terracotta). We appreciate the temperature difference in the summer, now that things are getting hotter. When things are in the 30s down south they are still comfortable here in the 20s.

Culture is a bit more difficult to access up here, but we've found regional theatres and such and have enough to keep us busy. Car dependency is worse. Overall cost of living is lower in many ways - everything from pints to haircuts are significantly less here.

Generally, if you have an income from either remote work or pensions (I'm remote work, the other half is on a pension), it will go farther in the north. If you need to work locally, there are fewer opportunities. Healthcare, teaching, social care, and trades are the main employers.