Live in Zone 1 or 3 and 4 in London (for the sake of easier transportation and living condition)?

I will study in London. I have to make a decision of whether living in zone 1 or 3,4 in London to live with a host family. My school is in zone 1 (Roupell Street, London SE1 8SS). Do I need to make many interchanges from zone 3 or 4 to my school? I would like to live in a house !!! (zone 3 or 4 have more chances). There are very few houses in zone 1. Most likely I can only live in an apartment in zone 1. However, Zone 1 (the host family will be in zone 1 but still need to spend 30 minutes to go to school) is nearer and easier for me to get to school (I am weak at directions). What should I choose? If I get lost on street, is it easy to ask for directions? Is Taxi easy to fetch? Any policeman on the street?

Live in Zone 1 or 3 and 4 in London (for the sake of easier transportation and living condition)?

Calm down it will all be alright when you get to London - you will soon figure out how to do everything. I would advise you to go for accommodation in zone 3 as it will be of a better quality than that in zone 1 and you will be a better residential area with more space around you. More than likely it will take you a similar time to travel in from zone 3 as from zone 1. Also the accommodation in zone 3/4 will be more 'real' london as zone 1 is mostly central London where most people do not live.

Live in Zone 1 or 3 and 4 in London (for the sake of easier transportation and living condition)?

If you're most concerned about the time it takes you to get to school, then the zone isn't the most important thing - you could live in zone 1 but if you have to get a bus then two tube lines then it'll take you much longer than if you lived in zone 4 but just sat on one train for 30 minutes before you got to work.

The key is to CHECK using this website:

http://journeyplanner.tfl.gov.uk/

which will show you roughly how long it will take.

As a general guide though, it'll cost you more to live in zone 4 and work in zone 1 than it would cost you to both live and work in zone 1.

Good luck!

Live in Zone 1 or 3 and 4 in London (for the sake of easier transportation and living condition)?

If you need to travel to zone 1 for school you will save a huge amount of time and money living in zone 1. London Transport is expensive, extremely busy and often on strike!!

Although most people will direct you if you ask, there are more friendly cities and taxis as well as police on the street can sometimes be hard to find (especially when you need them).

My advice stay in Zone 1. Its also great for seeing the sites.

Live in Zone 1 or 3 and 4 in London (for the sake of easier transportation and living condition)?

If you are supposed to be staying with a host family surely all this has been prev arranged why would you need to go elsewhere? Bear in mind that London and most of the zones round it are expensive places. You talk about school so I cannot understand whey you would need to be looking for accom; If you mean college or university then go and talk with the bursar or school Secretary.

Good luck

Live in Zone 1 or 3 and 4 in London (for the sake of easier transportation and living condition)?

You wont get a house anywhere unless you buy one!

Live in Zone 1 or 3 and 4 in London (for the sake of easier transportation and living condition)?

move to wales

Live in Zone 1 or 3 and 4 in London (for the sake of easier transportation and living condition)?

FOR CHRISTS SAKE GET A TRAVEL CARD ZONE 1 TO 4 FFS

Live in Zone 1 or 3 and 4 in London (for the sake of easier transportation and living condition)?

I agree with swan crazy dot although I think this is a big wind up or else this so called student in on medication .Stay at home or round the corner from roupell st is cardboard city

Live in Zone 1 or 3 and 4 in London (for the sake of easier transportation and living condition)?

I am guessing that you are from Hong Kong and aren't familiar with just how big London is. Also how expensive!!!! The good news for you is that Roupell Street is VERY cvlose to a Station called Waterloo (see map). That has Underground and train stations and it's quite easy to go from there to ANY Zone as long as you understand that the further you travel the more (a lot1) it will cost. From Zone 4 at least 鎷? a day depending on when you travel. Before you decide make sure you check the nearest underground station; trust me the underground is not very complicated once you know where you are and where you are going. Yes you are right. Zone 1 is in the centre of the city and there are few houses south of the river. If you really want this kind of accommodation you need to go into Zone 3 or 4 (but remember the travel cost). Forget taxis; this isn't Hong Kong! There are lots but they are expensive; as soon as possible get used to bus and underground. After all part of the reason to come to Uk is to learn how UK people live. If u need more info plese contct me.

Live in Zone 1 or 3 and 4 in London (for the sake of easier transportation and living condition)?

Personally, you should decide what is more important to you. The quality of home life or that you are studying in one of the most exciting cities in the world.

I came to London in 1991 to start a medical degree and initially decided to live in University accommodation in central London for my first year. This was expensive but ideal. It was close to the buzz of everything and I was able to go out in the evening and during the day without the additional travel costs, most places I was able to walk. You must remember that London is in large a very expensive city and travel is also very expensive. The travel network in London can be at times very taxing and travelling in and out of central London can be somewhat time consuming especially if you are waiting for trains and connections.

After my first year of living in student halls of residence I decided to move into a house share with some friends from medical school. We all moved to a lovely larger house with a garden in zone 3 (Chiswick) and enjoyed it very much. The quality of life was much better but when you wanted to go into central London in was simply a short tube or bus ride away approximately 20-30 minutes. However, late at night it was a nightmare when you are relying on taxis and the dreaded night bus which are usually packed, full of weirdos and take ages to get to your destination.

I personally live on the outskirts of London now. I commute everyday to work as a doctor in a central London hospital. I prefer living in a house with a garden in an area that is right for me and my family. Furthermore, now that I have bought my own property then priorities change and you get more for your money further out of central London. Personally, when you're younger then I think you initially need to taste London and live right in the centre but once you have experienced this then moving a little further away is what most people eventually end up doing.

My advice is to go and live in central London for your first year or so and then if you want to move out then you will always have the option. Like any metropolitan city, London has crime although I have always found it pretty safe. Police are around but they're not everywhere. You need to take obvious precautions and always be aware of your surroundings. There are some areas that I avoid mainly because I have had bad experiences there but it is simply a matter of getting to know your environment.

Enjoy London and all it has to offer!