Are these reasons enough to convince you to live in London? Or are you set on moving out of London like we did? Comment below. Watch part 1 for why we moved out of London: th-cam.com/video/5ETDx1obzgk/w-d-xo.html
Proximity to family and friends made me once re-consider moving. The next month, that same friend said they were considering moving to Canada from UK and it made me realise. The reason they didn't move had nothing to do with me. Do what is best for yourself and your immediate family because that's what everyone does.
The biggest pro of London for me are the people. International, interesting, weird, there are scenes, ambition, open-mindedness and more of a positive vibe. In other places you get criticised for not being like everyone else.
I agree with a lot of your comments about London's plus points but it's still not enough to persuade to move back. Primarily because the privilege of living in London comes at such a colossal premium from a financial perspective and the soaring crime means you're having to live a life of fortification and constantly looking over your shoulder when walking the streets. As long as i am within easy access of the big city that's fine for me. I'll stay out in the sticks of Hertfordshire for now. 😊 Another great topic. 👏🏾👏🏾
7 years in Brixton, 10 years in Beckenham and I've seen a massive change for the worst over the years. My 14 year old son was set apon by a gang of roadmen a couple of weeks ago, and that was the last straw. We're moving out. Will certainly miss the convenient transport links and capital appreciation, but I'd rather my son has a much safer, curfew-free childhood. Money's not everything.
I'm so sorry to read this! Safety is paramount and you must do what's necessary to protect your son. Do pls watch part one for why we moved out of London th-cam.com/video/5ETDx1obzgk/w-d-xo.htmlsi=xLLcaviF88Q9TN_E
Brixon is very expensive and gentrified, the roadmen you describe probably come from outer zones places like Thornton Heath and come down to Brixton like they come to Westminster ( which has the highest crime in London) Brixton is basically the West End these days or any inner London place like Hammersmith.
I live in outer London just by the M25 boundary in the northernmost part of London, yes London has its own challenges, but so are surrounding counties of Kent, Hertfordshire and Essex. Mary eloquently summered this content, thanks guys for sharing.
we live in greater london (Finchley) god willing my daughter got into Kings university, and it saved us so much money not having to live halls. I work in wood Green so i get london weighting. We can easily decide last min to go to the theatre, or kew gardens, london zoo all a stone throw away. I just cant see myself or my children moving away.
Hey id just like to add and not to direct this at anyone as many black londoners tend to presume other cities or towns in the uk arent culturally diverse or to the level of london. Im in coventry but have lived in london as a child and as an adult plus theres periods ive frequently had to visit london largely where theres african and carribean communities and coventry is 8.9% black. Its more black than the borough of Ealing. Theres pockets of congolese, nigerian, ghanaians and others along with their registered community associations, churches and shops reflecting this. Just wanted to put this out there. Theres a street in northampton called Wellingborough road with about 4-5 african take away restaurants. Just wanted to put this out there. On the topic of cultural diversity some londoners could do with seeking out the voices and lived experiences of locals in this respect than presuming sometimes as theres ever changing dynamics at play as well.
What timing! Im currently contemplating between a Croydon 1 bed flat or Peterborough 3 bed house?! As a single person, I'm struggling to decide. Do I leave my community for a better home? The struggle is real but thank you for these vids, they are giving me food for thought 🤞🏾
I feel London is soooooo expensive to live in not only that but it's also not safe anymore. Yes London is good for different cultures, jobs, entertainment, food etc but it's becoming overcrowded now. I think as you get older and have a family/children you want to have peace. I feel a lot of other areas are starting to catch up now as more people are moving outside of London.
Nice points as always guys! I’m currently contemplating London commuter towns to move to, eventually when I move, that has good access to central London, good and diverse neighborhood and with good school too! Any suggestions from you guys will be greatly appreciated. If I may ask, where did you guys move to?
The entertainment in London can be awesome -- a lot of the biggest acts in the world have a tour date in London, but it can be pricey, In that sense London is good if you are rich - whatever you want to do chances are it is happening shortly in London. However if you are poor in London there are a lot of things going on you'd like to go to but cannot afford to go to. At least in the sticks nothing much is happening so you aren't missing much.
Interesting points! I moved out of Ldn in 2003 till present to nr west coast, im aware u could feel culturally out of it but i persnally never felt singled out & im a conscious black person but im also universal minded which was the main reason i moved in 1st place!!. I get the feeling those that feel Forced to move out may find it more challenging if they identify as Only a black person, & at the end of the day just because being same ethnically doesn't mean u will Always get on with every similar race person!! On a bigger level we are ALL human sharing this planet together this is not my issue, but can be a issue for some they have to come to terms within themselves, not our problem unless they make it one directly!!! The planet is for us all, but are we still divided where we cant live by someone because they appear different!!!!
I suppose my issue is any of these type of videos is once you start talking about moving out of London people sell it as some sort of utopia. crime unfortunately happens everywhere. I live in Beckenham and Beckenham has low crime levels but that does not mean that it is crime free. There is no such place also it’s important to talk about when you move out of London. The stats on Health, income and job prospects are drastically different to London.
@@Craig121000 Midlands is dead people are miserable , bigoted and backwards no investment is pumped in Birmingham and East and West Midlands no much to do it will never ever be on London scale the midlands has loads of Racism segregation and crime is high ,people only hate on London because it's multicultural and vibrant .
I guess it depends what you're measuring with? If it's in terms of GDP compared to the rest of the UK, arts, education, meeting and mixing with a wide range of people etc then London is better than others.
@@ManchesterBlue1894 Not everyone in London gets stabbed or their phone stolen. It is about being aware. As for Manchester, you may not have as much crime but there is crime so do not speak as if there is not gangs or drug violence in Manchester. Speaking as a Londoner who lived in Greater Manchester for 2 years. The Hypocrisy astounds me.
Are these reasons enough to convince you to live in London? Or are you set on moving out of London like we did? Comment below. Watch part 1 for why we moved out of London: th-cam.com/video/5ETDx1obzgk/w-d-xo.html
London is pretentious it's the place which thinks it's better than others.
Living on the outskirts or somewhere easily commutable gives you the best of both worlds.
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Proximity to family and friends made me once re-consider moving. The next month, that same friend said they were considering moving to Canada from UK and it made me realise. The reason they didn't move had nothing to do with me.
Do what is best for yourself and your immediate family because that's what everyone does.
The biggest pro of London for me are the people. International, interesting, weird, there are scenes, ambition, open-mindedness and more of a positive vibe. In other places you get criticised for not being like everyone else.
Great point!
I agree with a lot of your comments about London's plus points but it's still not enough to persuade to move back. Primarily because the privilege of living in London comes at such a colossal premium from a financial perspective and the soaring crime means you're having to live a life of fortification and constantly looking over your shoulder when walking the streets. As long as i am within easy access of the big city that's fine for me. I'll stay out in the sticks of Hertfordshire for now. 😊
Another great topic. 👏🏾👏🏾
I live in Essex. Commuting into London is around 45-50 minutes via train. It’s the best of both worlds I feel.
I agree!
7 years in Brixton, 10 years in Beckenham and I've seen a massive change for the worst over the years. My 14 year old son was set apon by a gang of roadmen a couple of weeks ago, and that was the last straw. We're moving out. Will certainly miss the convenient transport links and capital appreciation, but I'd rather my son has a much safer, curfew-free childhood. Money's not everything.
Oh no. I’m really sorry to hear that. Are you in Brixton or Beckenham now?
I'm so sorry to read this! Safety is paramount and you must do what's necessary to protect your son. Do pls watch part one for why we moved out of London th-cam.com/video/5ETDx1obzgk/w-d-xo.htmlsi=xLLcaviF88Q9TN_E
@@mrsa6925 Thanks. Beckenham. Brixton would be far worse by now - which is a shame, because I loved the place.
@@TheHumblePenny Thanks, yes i watched that video first, and you do mention knife-crime. You did the right thing for your kids.
Brixon is very expensive and gentrified, the roadmen you describe probably come from outer zones places like Thornton Heath and come down to Brixton like they come to Westminster ( which has the highest crime in London) Brixton is basically the West End these days or any inner London place like Hammersmith.
I live in outer London just by the M25 boundary in the northernmost part of London, yes London has its own challenges, but so are surrounding counties of Kent, Hertfordshire and Essex. Mary eloquently summered this content, thanks guys for sharing.
You're welcome 😊
Great video concept, I definitely agree that you ultimately have to do what works best for you 👍🏾
You're welcome 😊
we live in greater london (Finchley) god willing my daughter got into Kings university, and it saved us so much money not having to live halls. I work in wood Green so i get london weighting. We can easily decide last min to go to the theatre, or kew gardens, london zoo all a stone throw away. I just cant see myself or my children moving away.
Hey id just like to add and not to direct this at anyone as many black londoners tend to presume other cities or towns in the uk arent culturally diverse or to the level of london. Im in coventry but have lived in london as a child and as an adult plus theres periods ive frequently had to visit london largely where theres african and carribean communities and coventry is 8.9% black.
Its more black than the borough of Ealing. Theres pockets of congolese, nigerian, ghanaians and others along with their registered community associations, churches and shops reflecting this. Just wanted to put this out there. Theres a street in northampton called Wellingborough road with about 4-5 african take away restaurants. Just wanted to put this out there.
On the topic of cultural diversity some londoners could do with seeking out the voices and lived experiences of locals in this respect than presuming sometimes as theres ever changing dynamics at play as well.
What timing! Im currently contemplating between a Croydon 1 bed flat or Peterborough 3 bed house?! As a single person, I'm struggling to decide. Do I leave my community for a better home? The struggle is real but thank you for these vids, they are giving me food for thought 🤞🏾
Great! Make sure you watch part 1 linked in the description to this video. We'd love to know what you decided to do.
@@TheHumblePenny will definitely watch the other vid and yes I'll keep you posted!
Do you live in Croydon now ?
Yep renting in Croydon but finally have the deposit and funds saved so I'm ready to buy.
I feel London is soooooo expensive to live in not only that but it's also not safe anymore. Yes London is good for different cultures, jobs, entertainment, food etc but it's becoming overcrowded now.
I think as you get older and have a family/children you want to have peace. I feel a lot of other areas are starting to catch up now as more people are moving outside of London.
Nice points as always guys! I’m currently contemplating London commuter towns to move to, eventually when I move, that has good access to central London, good and diverse neighborhood and with good school too! Any suggestions from you guys will be greatly appreciated. If I may ask, where did you guys move to?
The entertainment in London can be awesome -- a lot of the biggest acts in the world have a tour date in London, but it can be pricey, In that sense London is good if you are rich - whatever you want to do chances are it is happening shortly in London. However if you are poor in London there are a lot of things going on you'd like to go to but cannot afford to go to. At least in the sticks nothing much is happening so you aren't missing much.
People are poor all over the UK other UK cities and towns have same issues but don't have much entertainment as London has .
Interesting points! I moved out of Ldn in 2003 till present to nr west coast, im aware u could feel culturally out of it but i persnally never felt singled out & im a conscious black person but im also universal minded which was the main reason i moved in 1st place!!. I get the feeling those that feel Forced to move out may find it more challenging if they identify as Only a black person, & at the end of the day just because being same ethnically doesn't mean u will Always get on with every similar race person!! On a bigger level we are ALL human sharing this planet together this is not my issue, but can be a issue for some they have to come to terms within themselves, not our problem unless they make it one directly!!! The planet is for us all, but are we still divided where we cant live by someone because they appear different!!!!
Can you please make a video sharing your advice on shared ownership please?
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I suppose my issue is any of these type of videos is once you start talking about moving out of London people sell it as some sort of utopia. crime unfortunately happens everywhere. I live in Beckenham and Beckenham has low crime levels but that does not mean that it is crime free. There is no such place also it’s important to talk about when you move out of London. The stats on Health, income and job prospects are drastically different to London.
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There's more quality of life outside London.
Some will disagree but I agree with you.
Racism.and.ignorance big issue in other parts of the UK.
Financially speaking, people are better off living in the Midlands.
@@Craig121000 Midlands is dead people are miserable , bigoted and backwards no investment is pumped in Birmingham and East and West Midlands no much to do it will never ever be on London scale the midlands has loads of Racism segregation and crime is high ,people only hate on London because it's multicultural and vibrant .
@@Craig121000so tell me how? Birmingham is a dead and poor city! Whoever wants to develop a business is in risk of future bankruptcy!
London is pretentious, a place which thinks it's better than others.
I guess it depends what you're measuring with? If it's in terms of GDP compared to the rest of the UK, arts, education, meeting and mixing with a wide range of people etc then London is better than others.
I'd rather not get stabbed or my phone stolen
@@ManchesterBlue1894 wow. Everyone that lives in London gets stabbed and phone stolen. Engage your brain please!
The rest of the UK outside of London is boring and people are very miserable and backwards in other UK cities and towns.
@@ManchesterBlue1894 Not everyone in London gets stabbed or their phone stolen. It is about being aware. As for Manchester, you may not have as much crime but there is crime so do not speak as if there is not gangs or drug violence in Manchester. Speaking as a Londoner who lived in Greater Manchester for 2 years. The Hypocrisy astounds me.