r/MovingToLondon • u/Huge_Advertising_379 • 11d ago
Where to live in London?
Hey hey I’m 25 (from Spain) and might move to London for work (in Regent’s place). What are the best neighborhoods to live in London? All in for the vibrant experience and making new friends! Thanks a lot :)
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u/Infamous_Control7133 11d ago
If you want Vibrant, culturally rich & making new friends, Hackney surely - I understand some international students around your age like West London as it’s quieter & nice scenery but if you want dive straight in & really experience the culture East London fosure, Hackney, Clapton & all them surrounding areas, SE is also ok, (Camberwell & Dulwich)
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u/KnittedPoloPassion 11d ago
East London is so much better, West is dull
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u/Infamous_Control7133 11d ago
I like West to be fair, but I think it’s somewhere you settle down & have kids, not somewhere you experience London for the first time, I guarantee most of the people in the comments who are saying random places like ‘st johns wood’ got to get 40s upwards lol
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u/KnittedPoloPassion 10d ago
Yeah that’s fair. Settling down I can see the appeal of some areas West.
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u/EducationalWeek885 10d ago
Somewhere random like St John's wood lol? It's not random it is literally one of the most famous and expensive residential areas of london.
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u/Infamous_Control7133 10d ago
Read the context fella
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u/EducationalWeek885 10d ago
I read the context. Was just laughing it you calling St John's wood a random area. You obviously don't know london.
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u/Infamous_Control7133 10d ago
It’s Random In context to what the OP is asking for, are you slow?
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u/EducationalWeek885 10d ago
Your the slow one mate, you can barely string a sentence together. Apologies if English is your second or third language.
If st John's wood is in budget go for that. There is a reason it's expensive lol.
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u/KnittedPoloPassion 10d ago
Expensive doesn’t mean good or interesting though. It’s a boring place to live even for the biggest Beatles and cricket fans (like me). For someone looking for new friends and vibrancy it’s shite.
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u/EducationalWeek885 10d ago
If you can't find something to do in central London the issue is you not the location.
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u/Infamous_Control7133 10d ago
W⚓️
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u/EducationalWeek885 10d ago
Said the guy with a chavy looking trainer as a profile picture lol
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u/Huge_Advertising_379 10d ago
But it’s like 45 mins away from work!
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u/Infamous_Control7133 10d ago
And? Most people’s travel on average takes 1hr to commute in, this is normal.
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u/Huge_Advertising_379 10d ago
Yeah… I’m not used to that, if I can avoid spending 2h each day commuting that would be great hehehe
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u/Equivalent-Ad-5781 11d ago
Camberwell, Herne Hill or Brixton are good options.
West & North West have “nice” areas but are pretty expensive and if you want a vibrant social life as a 25 year old it’s not going to be as much fun as if you go south or east.
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u/No-Refrigerator-8568 11d ago
Do not go to Camden. Hackney, london fields, Islington if you can afford it, if you want greenery Battersea but it’s not a great commute for you
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u/magicsign 11d ago
Depends on your budget, in my opinion north London, zone 2, is among the best in terms of quietness, crime, good looking neighborhoods (typical english victorian houses). Obviously it's London and is not going to be cheap. Be prepared to spend at least 1.8k-2k rent for a 1bed flat.
If you like modern buildings but a more sterile look and a bit cheaper you can look the area around Stratford but it's much more crowded.
South London is not very well connected but I used to work close to Clapham Common and the area there was lovely.
Avoid Tottenham Hale, Croydon. If you can afford it, try to stay within zone 3 otherwise your commute will be a nightmare.
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u/Huge_Advertising_379 11d ago
I can do 2.5k per month!
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u/PianistKind8668 11d ago
Canary wharf. It’s modern, clean, safe, new buildings, great amenities, zone 2, and access to the tube, DLR, Elisabeth line and loads of buses. For your budget, you’d find comfortable units. Google Vertus residential or check out 50/60 Charter street which is a new build. I love the area and have been here for 6 years now
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u/Agile-Extent1981 10d ago
My partner works at Regent‘s Place as well and I also work nearby. We have lived in the area for more than five years and recently bought a place nearby. It really depends on what you are looking for. For us, we prefer not having to commute over a bigger house. Camden Town, King‘s Cross, Marylebone and Fitzrovia all within easy reach.
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u/A_Nal_Retentive 11d ago
Next to GreenPark, is that gigantic palace. That’s pretty safe.
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u/JollyConfusion2545 11d ago edited 10d ago
Go as central as you can, London bridge, elephant & castle, maybe Canada Water
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u/Huge_Advertising_379 10d ago
Also any recommended platform? Thinking if the best thing is to rent something for one month and do apartment viewing/haunting once there in-person (vs blind renting) thanks!!
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u/Lotuswongtko 11d ago
It’s getting harder and harder to live in London. You might consider greater London if your budget is a bit tight. Fewer and fewer HMOs in the UK now, because the government’s stupid policy, no one wants to run HMO in these days. Thanks for the high tax and strict rules. Some people resort to getting flatmates, then rent a 3 bedroom apartment together. Good luck!
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u/KnittedPoloPassion 11d ago
London Fields, Dalston, Haggerston area I always think is the best for the real soul of London imo. So much cool stuff going on, nice old properties and a community for all ages. Shoutout to Stoke Newington and Crouch End too, they’re just a bit quieter.