I lived 9 years in London. Agree the commute is vital....

Anywhere which is within 10 mins walk to a tube station and is within zones 1 to 4 is generally very convenient for commuting to work, and meeting up with friends in central London. If you prefer to socialise outside of the busy congestion zone area, I would recommend hangouts in Camden, Shoreditch, Clapham, Docklands, Angel, and Hampstead.

Lived in East Londom nearly 2 years. Love it 😊 Full of character.

Well done Jess! Great tips and helpful insight. Love your suggestions. Thanks! Love and cheers! 👍💗😘🇬🇧

Make sure you check the council tax you will be paying for the particular area you want to live in. Dont assume that if you find out council tax for one area that it will be the same amount everywhere in London. Each Local Authority sets its own Council tax which depends on a number of factors (the most run down areas wont necessarily have the lowest council tax) and the type of property you are moving into also affects the amount of Council tax you have to pay so be aware of that and check for each property whether Council tax is included in the rent and if it isnt, how much you will be expected to pay for EACH property. Also be aware that there is a London/Greater London tax added on which is a separate tax, although is generally collected alongside the council tax you are already paying. If you live outside the boundary of London you wont pay this extra tax but travel costs into London start jumping up if you live outside London and you wont be able to use an oyster card beyond the boundary line.

I’ve lived in London for 22 years and this is a great video 👍 accurate and helpful

I first lived in Camberwell SouthEast close to Burgess Park it was a good area and never had any troubles there even though it’s considered to be dangerous for some , im now in SouthWest and loving it, super nice vibes, quite neighbourhood and very close to central London so whenever I want to go to the West Side and The City for some nice chills it’s really close

Dont forget that thanks to the boundary change and the creation of Greater London you will also get areas that are a little further out and which has retained the address applicable prior to the boundary change but which is now part of Greater London and which all have easy links into Central London. For example Kingston in the south west will have an address of Kingston, Surrey but is part of London, Sidcup in the south east might say Kent, but is now part of London, Enfield in the north might still say Middlesex - you get where I am going. Ironically the further out you go doesnt necessarily mean the cheaper it is as you then start tumbling into the green commuter belt which includes some very well to do areas. However if you know where to look you can find some great places at realistic rent prices and easy links into London (generally you are never more than a 30 minute train ride away into the centre and believe me in London that is nothing). A great way to check out what is included as part of London is to check the London Travel Zones map as if it comes under London then its included within one of the travel zones. I mention it because I have yet to see a video on anyones travel that ever mentions these areas particularly on the Surrey and Kent borders as being part of London.

Very good video and helpful. I currently live in Bermuda and I most folk work 8 to 10 hours day 5 days a week. Most companies give 2 to 4 weeks vacation time per year. I'm looking to relocate later 2020 as I also have UK citizenship as well.

SW is the best. As I have lived there and I recommend.

I live in isleworth, west london (but my postcode starts TW for twickenham, not W) and i love it. Lots of parks nearby and very little noise as its zone 4, not 2

North-west London is the best.

I've lived in Camden and Islington and they're really central + interesting areas

Having lived in London for a couple of years, I recommend North Lambeth, just north of Kennington, not cheap, but a good bargain if you work/study in Central

Last year i lived in N8 Turnpike now i live in N22 Wood Green. I worked in Bankside, Aldwych near Covent Garden and Arnos Grove.

GREW UP IN THE SW. LIVED IN THE SE, WHERE I STARTED MY FAMILY. C'WELL

Really thanks you saved my life

Looking at moving to London in the next couple years and saving for the family move now! Thanks for all your videos! It helps a ton!

Thank you soo much ❤️ you really helped a lot

I’ve lived around these areas all my life. If you want a nice calm area SE Greater London around Bromley and bexley, bexleyheath are nice, the closer you are to the river the uglier it gets. These areas are nice green areas with nice parks and a calm areas.

Personally north is more developed and more exciting, whilst south is more peaceful. For me it’s north/central since I have quite a big budget (fortunately) definitely recommend, Islington, city of London and Kensington if you have the budget.

Excuse my ignorance here, but I never knew any Americans lived south of the river. I have never lived south and have no plans to do so in the future, started off in NW London and then East. I lived in Dalston, E8 for 23 years and one of my neighbours for a few years was American writer Louise Stern, I didn’t know who she was until I saw her photo in the Sunday newspaper regarding her book. And I recall seeing Lady Gaga going to a house party one Sunday morning who appeared to be very down to earth and pleasant lady, definitely not full of herself. My only advice to anyone planning to move to London is stay somewhere were your neighbours “actually speak to you”, I have heard in some parts of London there are people who never acknowledge their neighbours or even speak with them. If you are looking at a flat and the neighbours don’t make eye contact or give a pleasant greeting on passing, suggest you try elsewhere. Nearly all my neighbours know me by my first name, take in packages for me no problem and look out for my property when I am away. In fact for several years I exchanged keys with my neighbour and in all at time I had no concerns, whatsoever! Having good neighbours is better than any type of house alarm.

Great Informations.

Richmond/Kew is the ideal area. On the Thames River, Richmond Great Park, not far from Heathrow and Surrey countryside, 25 minutes on the tube to central London. Oh there`s a catch, it`s very expensive property wise but I guess that figures - lol.

The Docklands are actually amazing, and suburban SW London (not the town centres Croydon/Sutton/Kingston), mainly the outside areas generally on the London border like Belmont, the amazing links beyond Purley and the cool village like areas beyond Kingston towards Chessington

If you go too south in any direction then the trains become scarce as there’s practically no tube stations which can be annoying

Sometimes not so 'good' areas have little pockets that are great and the opposite. For example, there are some really rough areas in posh Islington where I really wouldn't want to live and some great areas near the canal and parks in the poorest borough Tower Hamlets that I would want to live in.

Your videos are bomb!! Thank you! Can you do a best uni's in London for international students video?

beautiful country,🇬🇧

My cousins live outside London in Roydon and commute in, but their commute is over an hour with two or three train changes. For me a safe quiet area would be priority over commute time

I agree that most Londoners identify with the area they live in. Many of them call their areas by the name of the nearest tube station.

Would you be so kind and tell me what sound did you use for this movie. Please, please, please... 👏😉

Clayhall in North East London is nice.

im in west London baby !

Elephant and Castle

I like the suburbs. Have a friend that lives in Enfield so not sure if that is similar.

Great video as per usual 😀

SW always❤️

I'M FROM SW LONDON TOO! I'M FROM THE RICHMOND BOROUGH

SM and SE for life

I live in peckham camberwell then walworth then borough then welling then homerton and now im back in peckham

I live in Greenford ( west London ) and yet My postcode starts with U

I’ve just been checking spare room and there’s soo many rooms around £600-£800 in Notting hill/ Kensington/Chelsea so it’s not as expensive as people make it. Especially for single young professionals.

Pimlico is very nice and central. Good shopping and transport links. Many of the houses are by Cubitt and look like the houses in Belgravia, but cheaper. I see comments on here to avoid south London. Whilst that is true in many areas, there are pockets like Blackheath and Dunwich, which are very handsome. Transport can be a bit difficult and you are unlikely to get a black cab to make the journey.

I will like to live in Kensington & Chelsea

Hello! I'll be workking in Hemel Hempstead. Could anyone give me a recommendation? Living in north london and commuting to hemel? Or living and working in hemel?

Now I’m In indonesian,and my wish Its i Can live In London But anyways thank You For the video🖤✨

balham in wandsworth borough is very high demanding .very good neighbourhoud we all connected to each other by next door site .eveything in one place from bank clinic shops restaurant to park .we call it small london .all nationality is our neighbours from Americans to mexican to african to asian to muslim .mosque and church temple .im in love with my balham

Homerton Hackney

Canada water my favourite area .

Can someone please advise . What is a good area to live in that is both closer to london and croydon. Work might be in croydon. But i dont wish to live there. So some place between london and croydon that js actually safe, and a nice upmarket area. I would appreciate the responses. Thank you

I lived in Notting Hill as a student and it was actually a surprisingly cheap place we found - my room was huge and only £650 a month. Council tax is also super cheap in Kensington too which was nice. But saying that, those kind of rent prices defo aren’t the norm there haha

Est London. Family friendly :)

I lived in Kensington - it was lovely. Now in Texas. Vastly different worlds.

I use to live in Camden Town and it was awesoooooooooome! North London is great! I wanted to live in Mayfair but I was waaaaaaaaaaaaay too poor for that. *sigh*

SW is so nice

SOUTH WEST LONDON NORTH LONDON GOOD TOO

I’m from E12

As an East London guy (not a cockney though), I have to say that the good parts of East London are quite small 'pockets'. There's much more of the area that I wouldn't advise anyone to live in if they have a choice.

Or maybe Shoreditch and Essex Road

Opinions on Brixton ( a few minutes walk from the tube) ? I won't be living there but will be staying there for a week visiting.

Is mile end safe? Im going there on 25 october.

Islington it’s the best !

Thank you for making another video on living in London❤ Where do you think is generally a good place that is safe and comfortable for a women to live by herself?

Ealing is Lovely

Anywhere but NE, E or SE. Anything with West all the way!

Nice

Neasden Peckham Welling

Brixton has a lovely vibe to it and is great if you're young and love to go out. Lots of cute cafes, craft beer and wine on offer too. I work 2 tube stops away and travel to North (Upper Holloway) often to visit friends. Visited some of the street art places in your other videos. Great videos as usual Jess

Hi Jess, excellent video again, thanks. Great question from Risako, I too will be living by myself - looking for a clean quite, safe & comfortable residential area, no bars or partying. When i get there next month I will be looking around Bromley, Sidcup area and others...

I lived all my life in Fulham

I live in E1 London for my whole life

I’m from parklane

So I guess living in Westminster or near Buckingham Palace is out of the question. How bout the near Paddington Station, Wembley Stadium or Heathrown Airport?

My wife and I are considering moving to London for a couple of years to start our retirement, and are looking into Croydon, fairly close to East Croydon station. I know it's a ways away from central London, but easy enough to get there as transport options are good. Have you heard anything, good or bad, about the area? Naturally we'd be spending a fair bit of time there (and other places) before moving, but anything you've heard or experienced would be appreciated. Love your work, so much good and valuable information. Thanks!

SE22 Anyone?

I'll be joining Kingston uni most probably by Jan 2019 where should I go for accomodations. Where I can save some bucks in my accomodation expenses. Please guide me with the area and budgeting.

Im gonna be staying in the South West area (I think thats how to phrase it) for a few months. First time i'll be venturing out around the city on my own and kind of nervous. Tips or advice?

I live north west is best i live one of the safest and has not that much crime

Leytonstone

U know if you dont have a london pcode and still in a london borough, within zone 6, have a telephone no of 020 or within the M25 YOU ARE STILL IN LONDON

You are better off living outside London much cheaper. I live 9 Miles from Southend so I can reach the seafront in 20 minutes 😊

Try to live north of the river and stay within zone 2.

i live in south west ldn my whole entire life

Richmond

Wow video dear

can anyone tell me about Stanmore? (if you even class this as London haha) whats the sterotype of the area!!

I would be moving to london with my children 4 and 9.where would u advice I move to

What do you think about Canary Wharf?

What about central London?

I'm planning to live in Chiswick. Any suggestion?

Kensington is best

I need good education for my children. Which location do you suggest?

I’ve lived in seven sisters, hampstead, West Hampstead and barking. Best one by far is seven sisters lol

I live in south London

Not Hounslow

Is it worth to own a car in London to commute to work/school? Is it expensive?

How is Clapham

Does NW come under North London ?

Southall