ofcourse~ I get what you’re saying.
I also think it’s much easier to befriend peeps when the children are involved.
but as an ‘older’ person, new friends can be made in shul, & in shiurim, for both husband & wife. (once again, I don’t know your gender.) of course, @ first, they’ll just be acquaintances… but with time, real friendships can be made.
take into consideration all the good reasons you have for moving from one neighborhood to the other! 🙂