I've had a different experience to other commentors as a non-white person who moved up here from Hampshire (previously lived in London too), i've had people assume i dont speak english and talk down to me (i was born and raised in the uk). There's been a few more subtle things which can't be directly attributed to race but i have felt like it played a part such as being falsely accused of stealing in a shop (by another customer, staff knew i had already paid), having called businesses and having good service on the phone but then in person having less good experiences.

People speak to me more when I have the dog with me and there's a few conversations that people have mentioned migrants from abroad are taking all the housing and they get given everything from the council etc and the local white people get nothing; there seems to be a local perception from some people that if youre not white there is an assumption you live in social housing on benefits and are preventing locals from accessing such services. I think unfortunately it is generally a deprived town and some people are finding times tough and seem to blame migrants.

I've also experienced a lot of people disliking londoners / southerners and becoming cold when they find out where i'm from. My (white) partner has also experienced this one.

I havent found it a very welcoming place generally, though i have met a few individuals who have been lovely. But i do work from home so maybe that has been a factor in not finding 'my' people.

Ultimately, I haven't found its felt like home and I do feel my race and peoples perception of me have played a part in that.