Best Area to Live in London?

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mariavk16New member08 January 2019 15:43:21

Hello! We are currently trying to narrow down our housing search. Most important information to consider:
- Young family of 3 (son is 1.5 years old)
- Open to flats or houses
- Area must be relatively quiet after 8 PM and before 7 AM
- Area should have a commute that is under 1 hour to/from Canary Wharf

Thank you for the advice beforehand!!

CynicUK / Netherlands Expert08 January 2019 16:04:00

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Hi and welcome to the forum.

Canary Wharf itself has places to live; this link will take you to the RightMove website which can help you further.

Hope this helps.

Cynic
Expat Team

sylvanilloNew member22 January 2019 14:02:56

Greenwich

maanomaanNew member18 February 2019 15:16:56

best place to live in London will depend on how much you can afford

meredith19New member24 February 2019 01:30:07

I've only lived in Central London but know it quite well.
Depending on your job, it might make sense to be close to work. When I worked in Canary Wharf, I lived in Marylebone which had a relatively smooth commute to work. For your sanity, I would avoid Canary Wharf because weekends there are horrible and depressing.

If you're not "price sensitive" here are the best places with pro's and con's
1. Mayfair- very central and "posh" but difficult to find and can be expensive. I lived here for a brief period and it would be my top choice in London.
2. Chelsea/South Kensington/Knightsbridge - too remote personally but great for families, shopping, fewer tourists.
3. Marlyebone/Fitzrovia - more affordable but still close to anything you could possibly need, green space as well. great for families and quiet. i remember hearing conversations of people walking down my block because it was so quiet on weekends but also extremely safe due to parking regulations and CCTV.
4. Soho - some parts are grungier but plenty of modern apartments and easy access to most locations in central London within 30 minute tube ride, close to Mayfair and good food options. maybe not so quiet.
5. Victoria/Westminster - quieter in certain areas, more affordable rent but still central and quick commute to the City and Mayfair and enough firms here which could mean a 5 minute walk to work

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