Moving to London next year! In my mid twenties and wondering what’s a good location to rent central London? Safe neighbourhood as I’ve heard of quite a few stabbing incidents 😭😭

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Assuming you aren’t part of a gang, you have little need to worry about being stabbed. Not sure where you are in Canada, but having lived in Vancouver and visited Toronto - both were probably more dicey.

Mid-20s, take a look online at any of: Clapham, Balham, Islington, Shoreditch, Haggerston, Fulham, Parsons Green, Chelsea and I’m sure you’ll find somewhere right for you!

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That’s what I’m saying C1.

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I recommend St. John’s Wood - it’s central (Jubilee line, so Bond St is the 2nd stop) but residential and very safe.

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Also, do NOT commit to a long-term rental before you arrive. Find yourself a one- or two-month short-term let (these are common here and come furnished) in advance and stay there while you flat-hunt. You must make sure you like the area and street, not to mention the flat itself, before you commit. In London, there are some really old properties that need work or have mold issues, and often there are very grungy sections of even the nicest overall neighbourhoods.

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I’ve spent tons of time in short-term rentals here and in other cities (back when I was living out of a suitcase), and honestly bed bugs and cockroaches never crossed my mind. You’ll probably be fine with that! Avoid ground floor or “lower ground floor” (euphemism for basement here) units.

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M/F? Where’s your office location and budget ? So many options around central london

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All 3 are really nice and super safe. You would probably get more for your money in Holborn/Blackfriars than Kensington

I lived in Kensington for 5 years and loved it: Green Space (close to Hyde park), Close to the museums etc as well but probably further from your work

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Islington is beautifulll

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Rightmove and Zoopla are the best sites!

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Also, congrats on making the move! London is the best city in the world for living! It’s basically an adult playground 🥂💃🏼🎉

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Thanks! I’m excited as well, scary move during COVID but mixed emotions

Bethnal Green and Hackney are super !

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Heya - if you’re a woman and looking to share a flat super centrally let me know, my sister is moving out of her flat in Jan and looking for someone to take her place on the contract. 👍

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Yes! Will DM you

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1800 budget is WILD. How do people afford this 🥲

London is so expensive 😿

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