Hi. We are Americans, and may move to London in Des 12 or Jan 13. My wife's office is in central London. She is thinking to ride bicycle to work, so distinct from home to workplace should be with in 7 miles /11 km ideally. Little bit more is ok, if other factors are favorable.
Our primary concerns are safe neighborhood for kids, and commuting with bike.
The second concern is good primary school for our daughter is in 4th grade. Considering all the costs, and paying taxes in two countries, we wound like very much to go with the state primary school. I am aware that you have to live in catchment area to have a change to get in to your school of your choice. We also have 17 month old boy, and I may not get a job right away.
Base on our research East Sheen/Richmond/Barnes came out on the top in school and safe environment for kids. It is about 10m/16km bike ride for my wife to work. Other areas that are closer are Hammersmith/Chiswick on the North side. Kensington and Chelsea are more expensive. We also look into Clapham, which only about 6-7 miles (9.6-11.2 km) from her work.
So my questions are:
Is any one has any input on the areas I mention above, as far as safety, and school?
Do you have any other recommendations?
Is it possible to get into state school in mid term?
Thank you in advance. These a bit overwhelming for us.
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ongik · 03/09/2012 19:56
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