Up and coming neighborhoods in and around London?

Question

If I were to move to London, what are some of the up and coming neighborhoods that would be worth moving to? By "up and coming", I mean neighborhoods that in the past no one would go near, but is now just turning the corner to being a nice place to live- but with the rent still at a "reasonable" level.

I guess I maybe talking about places where many artists and musicians live, etc.

Thanks

Answer 1

The East End of London is definitely on the way up. Lots of funky warehouse conversions and some amazing riverside estates. Great places are Wapping and St Katherine Docks. Not so much bohemian types in these areas but more like young professionals.

Still in the East End, Spitalfields, Shoreditch and Hoxton Square have more of a trendy, artistic feel and are also on the way up.

Answer 2

I would say Brixton .It's only 20 minutes from central London.

The area has many west indians, but there are some big Victorain houses , plus a great market


Former British Prime Minister Harold Macmillan was born in Brixton.
Former British Prime Minister John Major spent part of his childhood in a two-room flat off Coldharbour Lane, and started his political career as a Lambeth Councillor while still living in the area.
Freddie Davies the comedian and actor was born in Brixton in 1937.
David Bowie was born in Stansfield Road, Brixton.
Paul Simonon the bass player for The Clash is from Brixton.
Mick Jones the guitar player for The Clash is from Brixton.
Drum and bass producer Dillinja is from Brixton.
The band The Alabama Three (A3 in the USA) who recorded the theme tune to the Sopranos were formed in Brixton and hang out here.
Linton Kwesi Johnson is a long time Brixton resident
House music duo Basement Jaxx formed in Brixton.
Fruitbat of power-pop punk band Carter the Unstoppable Sex Machine is a life-long Brixton resident.
Sharon Osbourne, wife of Ozzy Osbourne, was born in Brixton.
Vincent Van Gogh lived in a Boarding House in Hackford Road, Brixton, London
Plus Damian Hirst lived in Brixton before he was famous