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Where to Live in London London is huge. Finding an appropriate area to live in London, that is suitable in terms of budget, character and accessibility to where you work and play, can be a daunting task. It also doesn't help the newcomer that most sources sources of accommodation, whether they be local press or web sites, tend to quote a postcode (e.g. SE10, or NW1) instead of an area name. We have put together rough 'mini guides' of the various areas of London - though far from exhaustive, they give a taster of what to expect. Click here for our London area mini guides. Click here for our introductory guide to Postcodes and what they represent. Click here to explore our interactive London map. London Boroughs London is divided into boroughs. Borough councils run the local schools, parks, parking, etc and of course, charge you for 'council tax'. As a young renter, borough issues are less likely to effect you, but when it comes to starting a family (when the quality of local schools becomes important) or buying a property, what borough a property falls in, may influence your decision on where to live. Click here for our list of London Boroughs		Taking Sides Matt Hutchinson explores London's own North/South divide and the lesser known benefits of living South of the River! Recommended Reads Where to Live in London provides a handy introduction to the boroughs of London and their neighbourhoods. Though far from exhaustive, it gives a useful snapshot of the areas' character, architecture, shopping and leisure facilities, transport and 'green spaces' and most importantly how much you can expect to pay. One particularly nice feature is the quick reference 'Where to live at a glance' at the beginning of the book which lists different areas under headings such as 'Families', 'Young Professionals', 'Overseas Residents', 'Arty-Media-Intellectual types', 'Affordable homes' etc. Buy from Amazon.co.uk The London Bible A guide to the pitfalls and pluses of moving to England's capital for 18-35 year-olds. Buy from Amazon.co.uk Living and Working in London There are several books with almost identical titles - all starting with 'Living & Working in London - only the first of which we have read. The other 2 may well be worth checking out too. Living & Working in London: All you need to know to enjoy this capital city Though not without merit, this book is a little disappointing in parts and tends to skim the surface of some issues and not cover others at all. Living and Working in London does offer some useful tips and advice, but does occasionally slip into the obvious and much of the book could be re-titled 'Living and Working in any city'. Buy from Amazon.co.uk Living and Working in London (Culture Shock!) Orin Hargraves Buy from Amazon.co.uk Living and Working in London Clare O'Brien Buy from Amazon.co.uk The London Jobhunter's Guide: All the Information You Need to Get the Right Job with the Least Stress A guide to finding work in London including a list of recruitment agencies, advice on CV writing, interview skills and more. Buy from Amazon.co.uk