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Discussion in 'London' started by maxwellTN, Dec 6, 2005.

  1. maxwellTN

    maxwellTN New Member

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    On March 5th, I am moving to London for a job that is located in Kensington. I would like to find a fun, safe place to live in London... something that I can also afford. I am looking for advice on where to live - and just as important - where not to live. I am 29, male, single, and an mid-level executive with an international company who locates its European operations in London. I enjoy going out and would like to be near a location that has some other single people and an entertaining nightlife(not looking for a location that is all families and small children). My office has suggested the following locations - if anyone has thoughts on these areas - Please let me know. Thank you in advance.
    Brixton
    Clapham
    Wandsworth
    west Kensington
    Fulham, Hampstead
    Chalk Farm
    Angel
    Archway
    Kings Cross
     
    #1 maxwellTN, Dec 6, 2005
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    When you say Kensington, do you mean South Ken or High Street Kensington?
    • - For South Ken Clapham Junction is very good with the bus 345 and 49 going strait to South Ken. Shopping center, a lot of shops, bars and restaurants. Very convenient transport.
      - West Ken is also nice, more quiet and residential.
      - Fulham may be a bit expensive.
      - Hampstead, completly the opposite, north, quite posh.
      - Angel, opposite also (which means a long journey to go to work) but a lively area. Good to go out, maybe less nice to live there.
      - Brixton: really rough
      - Wandsworth: it's a big borough which includes Putney, Clapham and Battersea. Wandsworth town is ok.
     
    #2 EasyExpat, Dec 7, 2005
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    Clarification on location of office

    Thanks for the info... The office is closer to Kensignton High Street Tube Stop — located in Kensington Village.

    Anyone else have advice? I am taking all the advice I can get! :D
     
    #3 maxwellTN, Dec 7, 2005
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    cheap accomodation in london

    :D Hi!

    If you search an accomodation in london you can go to this site www.studios92.com I have rent an accomodation with them and it was very great. Besides you can chat directely with and have all the information you need immediately. So I hpe that you will find something

    bye
     
    #4 laura92, Dec 21, 2005
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    There is a good website at Moving to London Guide which has information on many of the areas of London.
    Out of the places you mentioned, Islington has good nightlife and is a nice area to live though a bit expensive. Clapham is nice and still fairly close to Central London on the Northern Line.
     
    #5 desertedisland, May 12, 2008
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