Places to Live

[TheAngryDog]

Guys,

I have no idea where to live in London. I only know a little bit around Islington. I'd prefer to stay in North London, but tbh it is not that important.

I am looking for an idea of where is decent and safe to be for a non-local like myself.

Cheers.

[anonymous-user]

How much do you wish to spend per month and or prefer to live alone or in a flat/houseshare??

[johnnyreggae]

And to where do you have to get to work ? Islington isn't much use if you work at Heathrow (for example)

[johnnyreggae]

And to where do you have to get to work ? Islington isn't much use if you work at Heathrow (for example)

[TheAngryDog]

Looking at house shares as I can't afford my own place yet.
Looking to spend £500-£550 which I know won't get me anything brilliant.

I work on London Wall.

Possibly looking a place in Muswell Hill soon.

[ToneyCaroney]

Hi Angry Dog,

Muswell hill is leafy, green, ultra middle class and very expensive. You probably will get a house share there in your budget but it probably won't be near fast transport links into the city. Nor will it be in the nicest bits!

Have a look at East Finchley which is decent, safe, has a good high street and pubs ( if that's important) and is directly on the northern line into the city. And you'll get more for your money than muswell hill.

Good luck!

Edited by ToneyCaroney on Saturday 31st August 21:42

[TheAngryDog]

Cheers Toney.
Took the flat share in Muswell Hill though.
It's got a direct bus route which takes a while but I can't use the Tube anyway so it's no major shakes.
Only need to do it 3 days a week. £2.80 a day travel helps as well.

[ToneyCaroney]

Excellent. Muswell Hill is a lovely place. Lots of great spaces to escape London's hectic pace too. Take a walk from the broadway along park walk into highgate woods and onto highgate village - you'd never know you were in London!

I've lived in MH for quite a while so feel free to PM me if you want any local info. Cheers!

[TheAngryDog]

Cheers mate.

Im not sure which part of MH it is, but it seems quiet enough and nice enough. Not too far from the bus station / round about thing.

Cheers mate, may do that. Fancy a pint some time?