Neighbourhood and local area reviews for renting in London

Crouch end is quite nice.

Pros
> good shops/cafes.
> nice for a walk
> good local library
> some good community activities
> green space near by
(all in all its a decent area to live)

> no tube connection and the busses are very hit and miss in the morning - be warned if you commute anyplace south, could be very awkward at 8am.

> For a relatively settled area there was quite a bit of crime. My neighbour had an armed burglary in which he was threatened with a weapon. I also seen some fights on the high street. Still as London goes I felt the immediate area was fine even if the surrounding neighbour hoods could be sketchy. I'd still recommend the area overall.

Nice area. Parks and amenities close by. Shops etc. Landlord obviously make a good investment.

Good neighbourhood, next to the tube station and 24 hour buses.
Also had an amazing park at a 5 minute walk from the apartment.

Local area is good, great transport links. 10 minutes walk from Ealing shopping centre and two minutes from the local news agent and Waitrose garage.

On-street parking available, although spaces can be hard to find if arriving home late in the day.

Traffic on road outside can be fairly loud and intrusive but if you’re used to living in a city it probably will not bother you.

Neighbours are generally very friendly and quiet, although we were very rarely (<5 times in two years) disturbed by residents in the social housing block of flats a few doors down when they had parties/domestic disputes.

Generally well positioned with an overground station round around the corner and good transport links to the city and clapham junction

The building itself was an odd, 50/50 mix of perfectly nice people and anti-social reprobates which meant we were frequently disturbed by loud parties, domestic disputes and the occasional police raid. In fairness, the company managing the property were fairly helpful in dealing with anti-social tenants but as soon as such one group was evicted another would take their place. The neighbourhood was of a similar character and their would often be incidents of petty crime, anti-social behaviour and even gang-fights and fatal stabbings in the immediate vicinity. Indeed, I was once woken up at 4am on a Tuesday by the sound of 6 large men having a melee immediately outside our bedroom window.

Good neighbourhood, have to travel slightly to get to bars / nightlife. Well connected for transport, with tube 2 mins away. Lots of supermarkets and a market down the road

Relatively good Neighbourhood and close to nearby shopping and transport. Very close to central london as well.

Great location. Very close to Herne Hill and North Dulwich. Quiet street, good shops and restaurants nearby.