Living in London

semi-pro waster · 18-03-2009, 21:29

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 · 18-03-2009, 21:35

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

BBx · 18-03-2009, 21:37

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 · 18-03-2009, 22:54

Foolish Mei!

She lives on the wrong side of the river

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

Fayshun · 18-03-2009, 23:05

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

Feek · 18-03-2009, 23:06

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

Fayshun · 18-03-2009, 23:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by Feek

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

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

Haly · 18-03-2009, 23:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by Feek

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

I was brought up to think that too

NokkonWud · 18-03-2009, 23:15

Anything South of the North is wrong to be fair.

Knipples · 18-03-2009, 23:26

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

18-03-2009, 21:29	#1
semi-pro waster Provider of sensible advice about homosexuals Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: London Posts: 2,615	Living in London 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. __________________ "Your friend is the man that knows all about you, and still likes you." - Elbert Hubbard

18-03-2009, 21:35	#2
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18-03-2009, 22:54	#4
Dymetrie A large glass of Merlot Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Letchworth with a Lightsaber Posts: 5,819	Foolish Mei! She lives on the wrong side of the river 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 __________________ Khef, Ka and Ka-Tet....

18-03-2009, 23:05	#5
Fayshun Rocket Fuel Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Adrift in the Orca Posts: 6,845	Another vote for Norf Lahndahn, Wood/Bounds/Palmers Green are all awesome. __________________ We must move forward not backward, upwards not forward, and always twirling, twirling, twirling...

18-03-2009, 23:06	#6
Feek ex SAS Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: JO01ou Posts: 10,062	I've always considered south of the river to be 'the wrong side' __________________

18-03-2009, 21:37	#3
BBx Reverse SuBo Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: London Posts: 8,673	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

18-03-2009, 23:15	#9
NokkonWud BD Recruitment Officer Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Smogville Posts: 3,880	Anything South of the North is wrong to be fair. __________________

18-03-2009, 23:26	#10
Knipples nipples lol (o)(o) Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Brissle!!! Posts: 4,947	Jeez with all these north/south headaches, are you sure you want to move there?!?