_Student living: Which London area best suits you?
Student living: Which London area best suits you?
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Having secured your place at a London University, you will be eager to find somewhere to live. However, London is vast and the areas within the city diverse - how do you find a spot that really makes you feel 'at home'? Find your tribe through our neighbourhood quiz which may help navigate you to a London area that speaks to you.
Which London neighbourhood should you live in?
What word best describes you?
a) Classy
b) Professional
c) Trendy
d) Practical
What’s your ideal night out?
a) Dining at a Michelin starred restaurant
b) Sipping cocktails at a rooftop bar
c) Listening to live music at an arts club
d) A couple of pints down at your local pub
What’s your favourite colour?
a) Blue
b) Grey
c) Red
d) Yellow
What do you need near your flat?
a) Designer shops
b) Job opportunities
c) Thrift stores
d) Transport links
Who’s your favourite celebrity?
a) The Kardashians
b) Alan Sugar
c) Hugh Grant
d) Emma Watson
Who would you want as your neighbours?
a) No one
b) Working professionals
c) Models
d) Other students
Where do you buy your food?
a) Harrods food hall
b) M&S
c) Local farmers market
d) Tesco
Mostly a’s - You should live in Mayfair! One of the most expensive and exclusive neighbourhoods in London, you’ll be rubbing shoulders with London’s A listers.
Mostly b’s - You should live in Canary Wharf! London’s financial area and the home to year round events and stylish wine bars and pubs.
Mostly c’s - You should live in Notting Hill! A unique neighbourhood in West London filled with niche markets, shops and cafes.
Mostly d’s - You should live in trendy Kings Cross! Great value for an inner city neighbourhood and brilliantly connected to most areas of London, you’ll easily make yourself a home here.
Each year, we help hundreds of students from the UK and overseas find their new home in London. If you would like to find out about more neighbourhoods that may suit you, contact our Student Lettings team.
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