Moving to South London

Hi,

Im moving to South London (Elephant and Castle) in September and just wondered if anyone could let me know what the areas like. Im a student so would like to know if its a good area for students, is it a safe area, is it lively etc. etc.

Thanks in advance for any info.

Bill

Where abouts in the Elephant are you moving to. I grew up there, so maybe could give you a little bit of history on that specific area!

Im moving to the Halls of Residence (Mclaren House) at the top of London road.

I used to live round there, but not as a student...

I didn't find it that lively (some places shut at the weekend), but I did find it safe.

My guess about the things students would like are

Wetherspoons at E&C for cheap food and drink

Ministry of Sound for clubbing

Pub crawls up Borough High St

Second hand books from Tlon in the E&C shopping centre

The off licence on London Road

Kebabs from the shop on St George's circus

There is a 24 hour shop on London Road (and another on the Cut)

But you may have different interests from the ones I did when I was a student ...

Sounds good, thanks for the info.
Bill

Hello Bill,

I have lived in this area for 8 years and love it.

When I first decided to move I was warned by many people, don't go there, it is dangerous, it is Racist, etc.etc. I am glad to say I did not take their advice.

I find it a lively and safe place, and extremely well situated for transport.

On average it takes me 20 minutes to get a bus from E&C to say Piddaddilly Circus, Oxford Circus etc.

If you would like some more infor let me know.

Regards,

Alex.

Thanks for the message alex. Im now looking forward to moving to E&C in September.