DH and I are looking to buy our first home. After a long search, we found two properties that suit our needs best. One is in South Woodford, and the other is in gidea park. We haven't lived in any of those areas and feel it really difficult to choose. I would be grateful if you could share your thoughts about the two areas!
In short, we like the property (floor plan, conditions, etc.) in GP and SW the area. Some facts about the two properties.
- SW is a purpose-built flat, while GP is a three-bed semi with a decent-sized garden.
- Area-wise, both are good (approx. 90 sqm internal). But GP's floorpan is perfect for us.
- We both commute to London. SW has the central line and GP has the TFL rail. DH's commute is 30-35min in both cases. For me SW is slightly shorter (SW 58min vs GP 70 min), but I heard that central line can get busy and hot. I don't know much about the TFL rail. Does anyone know how busy they can get during peak hours? Which of the two offer relatively better commuting experience?
- We quite like the SW area because it has a good choice of supermarkets and restaurants, plenty of green space and even a cinema. Seems to be a convenient place to live. Not sure about GP. Is GP convenient to live? Is there much to do in GP?
- We don't have kids, but are planning to have one soon. A good hospital with a reliable maternity unit is preferred. Will SW and GP provide this?
Thank you very much in advance