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Best areas to live in London

All 278 London areas and commuter towns, scored on price, safety, schools, transport, green space and everyday life. Free to use, no sign-up.

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Most affordable areas in London

Ranked by average purchase price. Cheaper areas often trade price against commute or amenity, so check the full guide before shortlisting.

RochdaleRochdale · £175kOldhamOldham · £190kBoltonBolton · £200kMostonManchester · £205kAstonBirmingham · £205kBordesley GreenBirmingham · £205kLozellsBirmingham · £205kAlum RockBirmingham · £205kWashwood HeathBirmingham · £205kHandsworthBirmingham · £210kBalsall HeathBirmingham · £210kSmall HeathBirmingham · £210k

Safest-scoring areas in London

Safety scores are indicative composites - they reflect recorded crime patterns relative to other areas, not a guarantee about any given street.

ChorltonManchester · £375kWest DidsburyManchester · £400kDidsburyManchester · £420kRusholmeManchester · £270kLevenshulmeManchester · £290kFallowfieldManchester · £300kWithingtonManchester · £320kSalford QuaysSalford · £320kBoltonBolton · £200kStretfordTrafford · £290kUrmstonTrafford · £330kSaleTrafford · £360k

Best areas in London for schools

School scores reflect the density and performance of state schools in the area. Catchments move every year, so always check the current admissions map.

OxfordOxfordshire · £485kCambridgeCambridgeshire · £526kDulwichSouthwark · £700kHarpendenHertfordshire · £770kHampsteadCamden · £955kCanterburyKent · £293kBournvilleBirmingham · £330kHarborneBirmingham · £340kWylde GreenBirmingham · £350kTunbridge WellsKent · £356kEdgbastonBirmingham · £360kSutton ColdfieldBirmingham · £390k

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