Neighbourhood and local area reviews for renting in London

some shops around like Lidl, but neighbourhood was not safe to walk around a gang of men were on the doorsteps every night from 9pm until 6am, taking drugs and drinking - police never resolved it when called, only moved them a few steps away

good buses and tube nearby, gym 2mins away

very smelly hallway leading to the flat

The area is not the best and most clean, but at the time it was a good option as it was very affordable and life there was cheap.

Not the nicest opr cleanest of areas, but it is cheap and very affordable to live in.

The flats themselves are lovely, and because they are gated off they prove to be a bit of an oasis from Stepney Green, which whilst I never felt it was dangerous, is just a bit grim, with a lot of very utilitarian flats around. That being said there are a few decent pubs and such around, and Stepney Green park is very nearby. If you have a car, trying to get parking will be an abysmal experience - the flat is a 'car free proeprty' so you cannot get a parking permit.

Crime ridden, sorry to inform. My house was burgled three times over 9 years. I kept on living because of close proximity to my workplace.

Often felt unsafe in the surrounding area, particularly along Shepherds Bush Green at night

Greencourt house was a quiet block, no issues with neighbours.
Stepney Green is a busy area, mostly the cheaper kind of shop/food outlet. The tube station was <5 minutes walk.
Mile end park and the canal also close.

Fine... A quiet Street on the edge of Peckham, I have no complaints regarding the location

Area very close to Farringdon station - very quiet, especially on weekends. Exception is Thursday and Friday nights in summer as it is opposite a pub where people stand outside. Lots of restaurants and bars in the area, close to supermarkets also.

Area in 2009-2011 was ok, safety wise I'd be careful as it was dark and the street lights wasn't as bright. However, they're replacing them to these blue light giving LEDs in the streets.

Crime included a murder right at the end of the street teenagers killing in gang related warfare.