Living in London

[semi-pro waster]

I might already have mentioned that I'm probably moving down to Lahndahn in the not too distant future for a new job (hopefully around June sort of time) but if not that's your introduction to the current state of play for me.

I'm probably going to be based in or around Westminster sort of area so I'm hoping that someone can suggest good areas to live that are within easy commuting distance of there and aren't going to bankrupt me before I start. Some sort of flatshare is probably going to be best for the moment as a quick way to get to know some more people in London, ideally there'd be a decent gym within reach and some good pubs/clubs but I'm sure I can find that out for myself. Thanks for any help or pointers. :)

[Blighter]

Well I'm not sure on nice areas in London. Just avoid Brixton/Lewisham :p

[BBx]

Its cool to live South of the river - don't listen to any other nonsense ;)

I would suggest Clapham I live nr Greenwich :)

BB x

[Dymetrie]

Foolish Mei!

She lives on the wrong side of the river :p

I currently live in East London (on the Central Line) which is OK and fairly cheap. I'd also recommend North London as it's very nice and you can get some good deals on rooms in shared houses...

Wherever you end up then don't be shy about giving me a call to meet up for drinks, or somesuch, as it's always nice to have a friend when you move to the city :)

Always here to offer advice if you need it as well lad :D

[Fayshun]

Another vote for Norf Lahndahn, Wood/Bounds/Palmers Green are all awesome.

[Feek]

I've always considered south of the river to be 'the wrong side' :p :)

[Fayshun]

I've always considered south of the river to be 'the wrong side' :p :)

There's only 30 odd proper tube stops south of the river, say no more.

[Haly]

I've always considered south of the river to be 'the wrong side' :p :)

I was brought up to think that too :D

[NokkonWud]

Anything South of the North is wrong to be fair.

[Knipples]

Jeez with all these north/south headaches, are you sure you want to move there?!? :D

[Rich_L]

Don't live in the Docklands :p

North is better than South.

I'll answer properly tomorrow when I have a bit more time :D

[Garp]

I've always considered south of the river to be 'the wrong side' :p :)

Agreed :)

[Dymetrie]

There's only 3 odd proper tube stops south of the river, say no more.

Fixed ;)

[Wryel]

Another vote for Norf Lahndahn, Wood/Bounds/Palmers Green are all awesome.

I live in Bounds Green, safe, quiet and 20 minutes to Kings Cross on the tube and 25 minutes to the City by train. Oh and I pay £317/month rent for a nice flat. Girlfriend lives in Finsbury Park, closer, (much) more expensive but on a quiet road.

Edit: London is swarming with pubs, clubs and gyms. A lot of places have their own gyms now too.

[semi-pro waster]

Jeez with all these north/south headaches, are you sure you want to move there?!? :D

Never mind that, it's down in En-ger-land to begin with, I might even have to speak to some English people. :shocked: Still, it's not like they'll understand what I'm saying anyway with this pesky Scotch accent of mine. ;D

Thanks for the answers so far folks, I'll probably end up picking at random as it is because almost all places have their positive and negative points. I just wanted to see if there was any sort of consensus about where to go or where to avoid.

And cheers Dym, I might well take you up on that offer, it'll be good to put faces to names and meet some more people. :)

//edit rent is remarkably more reasonable than I expected if that is the sort of price I should be looking at, I'm currently paying about that here although it is a big flat.

[Will]

South is more rural and a more pleasant IMO. However there are some wonderful places in nw London. I live in Dulwich at the moment and might have a spare room and am close to a good gym (I train there ;)). Train takes 12mins to victoria or blackfriars in morning. Don't live in central London it's a PITA.

[Garp]

Don't live in central London it's a PITA.

Stupidly expensive, too, to boot.

Out where Dym and I shared a house over in Leyton I could get to Holborn in <30 minutes, along with fair stretches of central London and rental was cheap.

One huge advantage with London is the public transport infrastructure, as much as people moan about it, it's actually very good and far more complete than you'll probably find in any other city in the country. You can live in most areas of London and have a reasonably easy commute to work.

[Will]

It just shuts down at night - so you have to make sure you get the last train/tube home, or book a taxi, or brave a night bus which takes you on the most cicuitous route known to man! Though where I am, it's pretty easy to get home even in the wee hours of the morning.

[Wryel]

Never mind that, it's down in En-ger-land to begin with, I might even have to speak to some English people. :shocked: Still, it's not like they'll understand what I'm saying anyway with this pesky Scotch accent of mine. ;D

Thanks for the answers so far folks, I'll probably end up picking at random as it is because almost all places have their positive and negative points. I just wanted to see if there was any sort of consensus about where to go or where to avoid.


Well if you see anywhere that takes your fancy for whatever reason I'm sure we'll all have a strong opinion!

Oh and I doubt you'll see any English people in London ;)

[BBx]

INFIDELS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :angry:

BB x

[Dymetrie]

*Hugs BBx to make up for the fact that she lives the wrong side of the river*

:D