Snowcannon wrote:No:1 Final Fantasy Fan wrote:Grumpy David wrote:I grew up in Battersea and Earlsfield, both are very close to Clapham Common.
I would seriously consider cycling to work rather than relying on the Northern line during rush hour. It's at max capacity by the time it arrives to Clapham Common or Clapham North. It's not even a 20 minute cycle and I think the entire route is part of the Cycle Superhighway network.
Aim to be within the Wandsworth Council side of Clapham and you'll get the lowest council tax in the country whilst the Lambeth side will be double.
Clapham lacks a good cinema. The best nearby one is Wandsworth Cineworld. I don't like the Clapham Picturehouse (tbf, haven't been in 20+ years).
Check out Red Dog restaurant if you like American slow cooked BBQ food.
Avoid Infernos.
Thanks this useful advice. Appreciate it especially coming from someone who grew up in this area!
Unfortunately I didn't manage to secure any viewings in Clapham over the past two days so just going to rent in Deptford/Greenwich now. Got 3 more viewings tomorrow.
I was surprised how nice it was around Canada Water though during my viewings today. Unfortunately none of the rooms I viewed were fully suitable for me. The views are so nice around the docks there but the room I viewed was in an apartment that didn't seem very sociable at all.
Yes it's nice round Canada Water way. Nearby is one of my favourite pubs, the Mayflower.
How long do you have to find an apartment? You must be able to find some viewings in Clapham surely roomshares are usually in good supply as it's a popular place to rent.
Are you sure you want to live in Deptford? The bits immediately bordering Greenwich like Deptford Creek are fine but the rest of the area is a right dump. Pepy's Park is probably the most littered park I've ever seen and it felt unsafe to walk the streets at night
And don't worry too much about the move to London, it certainly sounds like you are easily swayed!
I have two weeks, this is the first so only next week left really. I could move to live with friend in Poplar for a bit too if I haven't found anywhere.
I know what you mean about Deptford though. My sister lives right next to the Deptford Bridge DLR station and at night I find it feels unsafe.
Just been to a viewing round the corner 10min walk away in a nice quiet Cul de Sac. Ensuite for £830pcm but the flat lacked a big sitting area. Literally 4 rooms across 3 floors and a standard kitchen with a small table and TV. To be fair there is a garden though. But I just feel that I'll end up in my tiny room most of the time, I'm sure I'll get used to it though.
Having said that though the one in Canada Water was worse! £900 for a tiny room and a tiny kitchen/bathroom share. And one viewing I cancelled in Canada Water was 1 bathroom/toilet combo between 3 people.
Went to North Greenwich today, the flat was modern and big but room was small. However it had a really nice open living room/kitchen and a large bathroom between just 2 people. Thing is location seems too quiet but was a 10min walk from North Greenwich Station.
Re. Greenwich/Deptford Creek...I had a viewing in the Deptford Creek area also but its expensive, £870 for a roomie a brand new build but a bathroom share between 3 people :/
I think I'm just gonna bite the bullet and go for this quiet Cul de Sac in Deptford.
However I have one more viewing in Deptford Bridge tomorrow evening. Literally a room in the same building as my sister but 6 floors above. 3 bed flat, double room with one bathroom between 2 for £750/850pcm (one room is smaller). Good thing about this it that its right next to the DLR and with it being a 3 bed flat it has a larger open dining area to relax in. So I won't have to be cooped in my room like a battery hen all day.
Its exhausting this flat hunting. Especially in a big city.
And thanks for the bit of advice at the end
appreciate it as I am easily swayed ha