Neighbourhood and local area reviews for renting in London

Good area in theory - close to the station and a lively neighbourhood, but in practice it was AWFUL.

We recognised, being on the ground floor, with the bedroom looking onto the street, that there would be traffic noise, but in addition, the cafe next door has its patrons standing right outside the window all day and night. Dodgy dealings go on on that corner late at night, with car engines and radios blaring right outside the window. I've been ushered inside the flat by 4 drunk men trying to change their friend out of soiled clothes in the yard, woken up to rough sleepers rummaging in the bins, been threatened by a drug dealer who I asked to turn off his car radio, been cat called by men loitering outside my own house and laughed at when I ask them not to litter, been shouted at by the next door cafe owner who was insistent that the maggots in the front yard were our fault and causing his business damage, despite the litter coming from his patrons. The list goes on.

I love a lively neighbourhood, but I also like sleep, so I can't recommend this location.

Camden was an amazing area to be in. Great transport links everywhere, amazing food spots.

The area was nice and peaceful - an overground literally right across the road. The high street was 10 mins walk and lots of lovely bars and cafes. Lots of bus links. The only closest supermarkets were tesco express and sainsbury local.
Although the area is nice I’m sorry but it’s just not worth staying at this place and to deal with this dodgy man.

Brilliant lots of lovely cafe and pubs. Nice neighbours and a good atmosphere. The Victoria is a great local to have.

Really dirty building. No management of it whatsoever. Loud area, poor transport links.

great transport inks however felt unsafe walking at night for the first few weeks. local parks are great

Newham, not much to say. Not much happening around the particular property, although the connection via Canning Town is decent, albeit bit of a walk

Nice . Slightly noisy due to ambulances and occasional misbehaviour activity . NIce cafes and shops

The roommates were untidy and I wasn't allowed to meet them before moving in. The area was ok but you could see it was becoming run down.

Very good area, nice neighbours. I'd heartily recommend Empire Square to anyone, just not number 31 due - unfortunately - to a very dishonest and extremely difficult landlord