The best places to live in Greater London (23 recommended locations and 416 other locations)

Greater London

Notting Hill

 
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Famous London location brimming with top-end eateries, cafes and shops and is home to the famous Portobello Road Market.[...]. Commute to Vauxhall is 1 mins from Queenstown Road [Battersea] station (5.0 mile(s) away).

Affordability: Very Expensive Outstanding schools Affluent Happiness High for UK Very fast broadband Frequent train route
Slowing property market London Heathrow Airport (11.0 miles)

Greater London

Camden Town

 
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Camden Town offers an unrivaled nightlife, exciting restaurants and overall is an urban haven[...]. Commute to Highbury & Islington is 2 mins from Caledonian Road & Barnsbury station (2.0 mile(s) away).

Affordability: Very Expensive Outstanding schools Very fast broadband
Slowing property market Local M&S London City Airport (8.5 miles)

Greater London

Hampstead

 
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Famously affluent area of London which has a village feel but easy links to the City[...]. Commute to Vauxhall is 1 mins from Queenstown Road [Battersea] station (7.0 mile(s) away).

Affordability: Very Expensive Outstanding schools Very fast broadband Frequent train route
Slowing property market Local M&S London City Airport (10.5 miles)

Greater London

Richmond

 
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One of the most desirable suburbs in London, Richmond sits just on the Thames and is full of character with its winding streets and independent shops[...]. Commute to Wimbledon is 2 mins from Haydons Road station (7.0 mile(s) away).

Affordability: Very Expensive Very fast broadband
Hot property market Local Waitrose Local M&S London Heathrow Airport (6.4 miles)

Greater London

Bermondsey

 
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Great location if you work in the City or London Bridge. Bermondsey is filled with new apartment blocks and restaurants.[...]. Commute to Wimbledon is 2 mins from Haydons Road station (9.0 mile(s) away).

Affordability: Expensive Outstanding schools
Slowing property market London City Airport (5.3 miles)

Greater London

Wimbledon

 
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The home of British tennis, Wimbledon is popular with families due to its top schools and big houses[...]. Commute to Wimbledon is 2 mins from Haydons Road station.

Affordability: Expensive Outstanding schools Very fast broadband
Hot property market Local Waitrose Local M&S London Heathrow Airport (11.1 miles)

Greater London

East Finchley

 
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Popular London area for families, with excellent schools, a good range of housing on offer and good routes to the City[...]. Commute to Highbury & Islington is 2 mins from Drayton Park station (5.0 mile(s) away).

Affordability: Very Expensive Frequent train route
Hot property market London City Airport (11.3 miles)

Greater London

Leyton

 
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An up-and-coming area of East London with affordable housing and a vibrant community[...]. Commute to Stratford (London) is 2 mins from Maryland station.

Affordability: Expensive Outstanding schools Very fast broadband
Slowing property market Local M&S London City Airport (4.8 miles)

Greater London

Chelsea

 
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Famously affluent area sitting on the river Thames and offering prestigious schools[...]. Commute to Vauxhall is 1 mins from Queenstown Road [Battersea] station (2.0 mile(s) away).

Affordability: Very Expensive Outstanding schools Affluent Happiness High for UK Frequent train route
Slowing property market Local M&S London City Airport (9.4 miles)

Greater London

Kensington

 
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Filled with well known London museums, high-end eateries and bars, Kensington is popular with both families and young professionals[...]. Commute to Vauxhall is 1 mins from Queenstown Road [Battersea] station (4.0 mile(s) away).

Affordability: Very Expensive Outstanding schools Affluent Happiness High for UK Very fast broadband Frequent train route
Slowing property market Local Waitrose Local M&S London City Airport (10.5 miles)

Greater London

Belgravia

 
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Luxurious area of London offering top end shops and bars and Michelin starred restaurants[...]. Commute to Vauxhall is 1 mins from Queenstown Road [Battersea] station (2.0 mile(s) away).

Affordability: Very Expensive Outstanding schools Affluent Frequent train route
Local Waitrose London City Airport (8.7 miles)
High Crime Rate

Greater London

Highbury

 
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Highbury is a green North London suburb offering an impressive range of independent eateries and shops. A quieter alternative to busy neighbours such as Islington.[...]. Commute to Highbury & Islington is 2 mins from Caledonian Road & Barnsbury station.

Affordability: Expensive Outstanding schools Very fast broadband
Slowing property market London City Airport (7.3 miles)

Greater London

Fulham

 
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Popular with upper middle-class families, Fulham offers great parks, restaurants and sits just on the river Thames.[...]. Commute to Vauxhall is 1 mins from Queenstown Road [Battersea] station (4.0 mile(s) away).

Affordability: Very Expensive Frequent train route
Slowing property market Local Waitrose London Heathrow Airport (10.3 miles)

Greater London

Battersea

 
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Just south of the river, Battersea has some great green spaces and plenty of things to do[...]. Commute to Vauxhall is 1 mins from Queenstown Road [Battersea] station.

Affordability: Very Expensive Outstanding schools Frequent train route
Slowing property market Local Waitrose London City Airport (9.4 miles)

Greater London

Hackney

 
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Popular with the young crowd due to its vibrant nightlife[...]. Commute to Highbury & Islington is 2 mins from Canonbury station (2.0 mile(s) away).

Affordability: Very Expensive Outstanding schools
Slowing property market Local M&S London City Airport (4.9 miles)

Greater London

Streatham

 
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Up and coming area of London offering young professionals and families the chance to get on the property market.[...]. Commute to Vauxhall is 1 mins from Queenstown Road [Battersea] station (4.0 mile(s) away).

Affordability: Expensive Outstanding schools Frequent train route
Slowing property market London City Airport (9.2 miles)

Greater London

Peckham

 
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Diverse district with a host of markets, cafes and clubs.[...]. Commute to Vauxhall is 1 mins from Queenstown Road [Battersea] station (4.0 mile(s) away).

Affordability: Expensive Outstanding schools Frequent train route
Slowing property market London City Airport (5.4 miles)

Greater London

Blackheath

 
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Popular with younger professionals and families, Blackheath has a village feel while only a stones throw from Canary Wharf[...]. Commute to London Bridge is 4 mins from New Cross Gate station (2.0 mile(s) away).

Affordability: Expensive Outstanding schools Frequent train route
Hot property market Local M&S London City Airport (3.4 miles)

Greater London

Walthamstow

 
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Appearing on the 2021 Sunday Times best places to live list, Walthamstow is a town in east London home to the longest outdoor market in Europe[...]. Commute to Stratford (London) is 2 mins from Maryland station (4.0 mile(s) away).

Affordability: Expensive Outstanding schools Very fast broadband
Slowing property market Local M&S London City Airport (6.4 miles)

Greater London

Surbiton

 
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Commute to Wimbledon is 4 mins from Wimbledon Chase station (5.0 mile(s) away).

Affordability: Expensive Outstanding schools Very fast broadband
Slowing property market Local Waitrose Local M&S London Heathrow Airport (8.4 miles)