Where would you buy a family pied a terre in Central(ish) London?

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For sad reasons (please don't ask), we have the wherewithal to buy a family pied a terre in London. It would be used for overnight stays for work/ play, longer breaks for us and visiting family and possibly accommodation for future student DCs and their cousins (all currently teens, scattered about the world.)

We have family in posh bits of North and West London that we can't afford. We live in Suffolk so are looking more East, which is where we lived as a couple (Bethnal Green.)

The location options feel a bit overwhelming (and expensive), and I imagine neighbourhoods have changed a lot since we lived there last. Any ideas for nice spots to look that have good transport links to Central London, nice pubs, cafes and a little park for visiting hounds, are safe and might fit our budget of 500k for 2 beds?

Any ideas welcomed.

I agree that Whitechapel flat is a great location and not rough - it hasn't been rough for some time! And even better now the Elizabeth line has opened, it's really so easy to get everywhere, plus walking distance from Brick Lane and Spitalfields. I lived in Whitechapel for several years and really loved it.

Wapping, or opposite, over the river, Butler’s wharf.

ooh snap, @Skeldale I lived in Wapping over 20 years ago and adored it.

Aaaaaand I’ve found my old apartment! It’s for sale!

https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/146122346#/floorplan?activePlan=1&channel=RESBUY

Edited to add, sorry OP, I got a little excited there. A bit pricey 😮

@W0tnow Graham Norton land. Lovely flat.

I saw him walking his dog once!

I love these news type houses - my grandmother used to live around this area when I was
A
Child and I loved walking around these mews's
... a little bit pricey unfortunately!

www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/148955585

Hi OP, I haven't read all replies but my daughter lives in Bethnal Green and loves it. There's a park at the end of her road, a short walk to Brick Lane, easy walk to Liverpool Street, lovely cafes and bars, she takes 20 minutes to get to work. I would really recommend it as a great area to live.