Where to live in London

Last activity 20 January 2009 by barbnoelle

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barbnoelleMember11 January 2009 15:24:32

My husband and I are moving to London this summer. (With our teenage son) I would like to live in a very safe and upscale area with views of the Thames. Where should we look?

JulienFounder11 January 2009 17:22:29

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The docklands maybe (near Canary Wharf), or London bridge area? Bermondsey and Canada are pretty good areas as well

barbnoelleMember13 January 2009 01:25:01

Heard from a couple of people that the Wapping area would not be a good one to move into--not safe...any other opinions?

JulienFounder13 January 2009 03:53:56

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I spent one year in Canada water, and I must say that I really liked that area. All conveniences with a big Tesco, cinemas and other shops. The jubilee line goes straight to London's town center. I never had any problem in this area.

mziegActive member20 January 2009 17:48:16

"London" can be a very big place; do you mean the city, the "Greater London" metro (i.e., inside the M-25), or the commuter-belt of people who work in London?

I've been enormously pleased with Maidenhead, which is ~30min outside Paddington, but very nice, and still has houses right on the Thames :-)

barbnoelleMember20 January 2009 23:30:57

Looking for areas around Guy's Hospital...

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