London is a huge sprawling city. The diversity of London stretches from the hustle and bustle of the West End, the shopping on Kings Road and High Street Kensington, the trendy restaurants of Notting Hill and Angel to the individuality of the East End. The contagious energy of this city makes it one of the most exciting cities in the world for you study in.
To help you make sense of London, and where you want to live, check out below a brief guide of the city. London is split into different zones. Zones 1 and 2 are considered Central London. Zones 3, 4 and 5 are further away from the Centre. Within each zone there are numerous postcodes which further define an area, and dictate the price of a flat.
For your understanding we have highlighted the most popular student areas to live in. There is also a map showing the average student weekly rents in the top areas that students choose to live in. This is based on a student renting a single room in a shared flat,
exclusive of all bills.
TOP STUDENT AREAS TO LIVE – THE GUIDE
1. NW1 Camden Town and Regents ParkVisit Info Website
Camden Market brings the area to life over the weekend. Find anything from new vintage to new tattoos.
This area is in travel Zone 1 and 2.
2.SE1 Bermondsey, Borough and London BridgeVisit Info Website
This area is full of pubs. For food lovers look for the famous Borough Market. Major art museums like the Tate Modern, Haywood Gallery and Royal Festival Hall are all in walking distance.
This area is in travel Zone 2.
3. N1 Covering Islington and Kings CrossVisit Info Website
Islington is a very trendy, young area. Hoxton square is in walking distance great Greek food for starving students. Head to the revamped King’s Cross Station, where the Eurostar awaits to take you to Paris two and a half hours later.
This area is in travel Zone 1 and 2.
4. WC1 BloomsburyVisit Info Website
Tourist heaven. This area is walking distance from Covent Garden, Leicester Square, Soho and all the amazing nightlife that is found around these areas. Very popular with students of the University of London.
This area is in travel Zone 1.
5. SW3 Chelsea Visit Info Website
Live here to be seen. One of the most exclusive and expensive areas.Harrods and Harvey Nichols are your local corner shops!
This area is in travel Zone 1.
6. W8 Notting Hill GateVisit Info Website
Very trendy, hip, vibrant area .It oozes cool. Portobello market is located here. It is full of bars and restaurants.
This area is in travel Zone 1.
7. W2 BayswaterVisit Info Website
The Greek mecca Agia Sophia is located on Moscow Road. Popular area to live. Great choice of restaurants.
This area is in travel Zone 1.
8. E1 Whitechapel, Tower HillVisit Info Website
Welcome to the East End. This area is very close to the City of London.
Shoreditch and Brick Lane have many bars to choose from. There are lots of markets around this area; Spitalfields, Brick Lane, Petticoat Lane, Columbia Road and Broadway Market.
This area is in travel Zone 1 and 2.
9. N7 Holloway Road/Caledonian Road/Tufnell ParkVisit Info Website
This area is close to Camden and Islington. Not a very exciting area, but there are good transport links to other areas.
This area is in travel Zone 2.
10. E2 Bethnal Green and ShoreditchVisit Info Website
Think art students and Actors and you get the idea. Shabby chic, the loft apartments inspire a Manhattan feel.
This area is in travel Zone 2.
11. W1 The West EndVisit Info Website
Brilliant location, the centre of everything. Baker Street, Oxford Street and Leicester Square are on your doorstep. Soho offers everything you could possibly want. Very crowded on Fridays and Saturdays nights as the rest of London ventures out.
This area is in travel Zone 1
12. SE5 CamberwellVisit Info Website
Affordable area to live in. Very up and coming. Transport can be a problem from here.
This area is in travel Zone 2
Please Note: Average weekly rent is based on a student renting a single room in a shared flat, exclusive of all bills. These rents are estimates only and can be much higher.
