Upper Edmonton

[BuildingThings]

Hi,

My DP and I have been on a flat viewing this weekend in Upper Edmonton, specifically the area between White Hart Lane and Silver Street Overground Stations. We really like the flat but don't know the area at all. We have lived in SE London for many years and rarely venture so far North.

We're aware the area is rough but live in a fairly rough area already so are not put off by this. I'd be really interested if anyone else has looked into the area and would love it if other people were also considering it as a viable possibility. It just about the only place inside the North Circular that still seems vaguely affordable and is only 10-15 minutes drive/bicycle/overground ride from some very nice areas/things to do in any direction!

It would also be nice to hear from people who live in the area? Is it changing? For better or worse? Are there any nice things to do? Parks, pubs, cafes, etc? Or do you always travel to other areas?

Anyways, I would be very grateful for some advise good or bad!

@Lizzo2 hi there! We didn’t end up buying there. We offered on a property earlier in the year but we’re marginally outbid. My experience of Edmonton is super limited and based off just going to a few viewings in the area so hard for me to really give my opinion. But I think the area around Silver Street seemed ok and really well connected. I viewed a property at night time around Edmonton green and street lighting was pretty poor - no biggie, just a consideration I had about walking home from work alone. I think you’re right about giving back to the community, getting involved etc. It can be easy to make snap judgments about an area but it will feel very different once you’ve made it your home. You're going in to it with the right mindset and I wish you all the best :)

Beware of these people operating in N18!!
Changing locks on front doors under false pretences!! Trying to gain illegal entry to properties.Criminals!! Be very careful!!! Keep a look out and call the Police!!!