in these parts

[englishhobby]

Is it an old-fashioned phrase or is it used in our times?

 

[bhaisahab]

Is it an old-fashioned phrase or is it used in our times?

It's not common in BrE.

 

[SoothingDave]

I might say "round these parts" to mean "in this area." It's not terribly common. It's a bit folksy.

 

[englishhobby]

It's not common in BrE.

And is there something very common with the same meaning? How should I change, e.g. "Does it often rain in these parts?" to make it sound natural?

 

[Barb_D]

"Around here"

Do you get much rain around here?