The Best Places To Live In London For Young Professionals

One of the most common questions young professionals face when moving to London, is deciding exactly where to live. Though it’s important to consider your particular set of personal circumstances in deciding for a place to live, it’s also nice to have a sense of push in the right direction.

One of the best things about this city is that, it offers countless of living options to suit one’s lifestyle and budget. London is a city made up of countless of villages, and each has its own unique type of residents with particular characters. Thus each places offer distinct living experience. Though it has been reputed as a place for expensive living, there are enough options for anyone to live within the city limits.

Generally, young professionals avoid the central neighborhoods of the city (zone 1); this includes Chelsea, Kensington, Knightsbridge, Westminster and the city of London itself, not just because it’s the stomping grounds for tourists, but more primarily in its insanely expensive living. Rather, young professionals head to near surrounding neighborhoods, whether it’s in north or south (zone 2 or zone 3). These places however, still provide good access to downtown London, but are significantly much more affordable and offer more local feel for people who wants to stay in the city for a long time.

So what are exactly the good areas to live in London for young professionals? Here’s a shortlist (in alphabetical order):

• Clapham – located south of the Thames, this is diverse neighborhood, which primarily attracts young professionals for its energetic High Street, a vast open space for Clapham Common, which is at the same time, convenient transport links for the Clapham Junction, England’s busiest railway station.
• Camden Town – known for its rich history in literature, this town has a reputation for being gritty and tenacious, a sort of agitated area. But because it is just located at the north of London, it’s a pretty convenient place.
• Putney – a charming and leafy district in Southwest London located just at the river banks, is a good place for people who want a little peace of mind from the city lifestyle. However, its lack of good tube service is quite a challenge.
• Shepherd’s Bush – a multicultural district in West London with a large opposite contingent, has lots of affordable accommodations and conventionally located for easy access in central London. This place may be a bit more run-down than its surrounding neighborhood, but living can certainly be fun.
• Wimbledon – recognized as one of the four grand slam event places for tennis in the world, this area certainly has a lot more to offer than the annual tennis championship during summer. It starts with admirable transportation links, lively communities, neighborhood with lots of parkland and a wide selection for accommodation options.

Living in this luxurious city doesn’t have to be expensive. After all, as a young professional in a foreign place, it’s good to know more of this city’s culture through first-hand experience.