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Job offer in Clapham, where to move?

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marthamatilda · 04/08/2019 10:05

Hi,

I've just graduated and have been offered a job in Clapham and am looking for somewhere to move reasonably close to the area. I'm looking for a 2 bed with a budget of £1500 pcm (not huge I know). So far I've looked mostly south of the river so Brixton/Tulse Hill/Battersea but not had much luck. Any suggestions of other areas to explore/any tips on moving for the first time would be very welcome!

Thanks

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JoJoSM2 · 04/08/2019 10:11

Anything in Streatham?

Alternatively, you could move further to get a good flat for £1500. I’m in Sutton (zone 5) and the train to Clapham Junction is probably 20 mins. You could find a 2-bed for a lot less than £1500 or get a stunner of an apartment for the money.

Robs20 · 04/08/2019 10:12

Sydenham/ Gipsy Hill/ West Norwood are all on the direct line to Clapham Junction and should be possible to get a 2 bed for your budget.

Robs20 · 04/08/2019 10:13

Streatham Hill is also on that line but mire pricey.

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marthamatilda · 04/08/2019 10:19

Thank you! I'm viewing properties in Streatham on Monday and looking at Norwood so I'll see how that goes. I wasn't sure whether it might be worth looking north so somewhere around Hammersmith/Shepherds Bush?

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TheFlis12345 · 04/08/2019 10:20

Where in Clapham? Clapham Junction isn’t on the tube so that will impact where you can easily get to.

JoJoSM2 · 04/08/2019 10:22

Hammersmith and Fulham is one of the most expensive boroughs. Not sure what your budget will get you there...

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marthamatilda · 04/08/2019 10:22

Clapham Junction

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FelixFelicis6 · 04/08/2019 10:26

Just to point out that Clapham Junction isn’t actually in Clapham, it’s in Battersea (weird I know!). There’s only a train line there, no tube link (though obviously you can get train/bus to the tube). Hammersmith/Shepherd’s Bush will be more expensive. I would look more south/south east. Maybe Sydenham/ Gipsy Hill/ West Norwood as PP said

JoJoSM2 · 04/08/2019 10:26

Somewhere on the train would be best, then. Are you looking for somewhere full of young professionals and lots of going out options?

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marthamatilda · 04/08/2019 10:27

Probably not a lot! I'm also struggling with exactly where to look other than Rightmove/Zoopla where half the flats have gone by the time I've rung the agent

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JoJoSM2 · 04/08/2019 10:30

It’s a fast-paced market. You need to set up alerts and ring quickly.

Out of curiosity, why are you looking for a 2-bed? Any requirements of the type of area?

alostpainting · 04/08/2019 10:30

Look in south east London - there are lots of places with direct trains to Clapham junction that will be more affordable. Not sure of the train lines but have you considered Crystal Palace and surrounding areas?

TheFlis12345 · 04/08/2019 10:31

Ah great. You could head Hammersmith / SB way and get the overground but rent is pretty steep there as well (and if there are issues with the overground, and there quite often are, your only other transport option is the bus which takes an hour). You might find somewhere on your budget but it wouldn’t be the nicest flat or area. Do you really need 2 bedrooms? You would be able to get a nice 1 bed for your budget.

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marthamatilda · 04/08/2019 10:32

Yes I need a two bed, there's two of us living there

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marthamatilda · 04/08/2019 10:35

No real requirements no. Ideally I'd like somewhere with people in a similar age group (20s). I'm not bothered if it's not an amazing flat or a particular nice area, everywhere I've looked has been pretty basic. I would like somewhere with reasonable transport links though

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JoJoSM2 · 04/08/2019 10:37

Well, I hope the Streatham viewing works out. Loads and loads of young renters locally and it’s convenient for Balham and Clapham for going out.

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marthamatilda · 04/08/2019 10:38

Thank you :) @JoJoSM2

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Blueroses99 · 04/08/2019 10:40

Clapham Junction opens up all of the areas that have direct access on the train - look at London overground, southwestern rail and southern trains maps and think about what else you want from the location that you live, as well as affordability. I wouldn’t look at north of the river, I don’t know the rental market but I imagine you’d get a lot less space for your money.

MohairMenace · 04/08/2019 10:49

Def stay south of the river, Clapham itself is a really good landing pad for young professionals, I know a lot of people who lived there upon first moving to London. Otherwise you can take your pick from any of the lines going out of Clapham Junction (I would recommend Streatham Common)

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marthamatilda · 04/08/2019 12:07

thank you- really useful :) @blueroses99 @mohairmenace

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RandomMess · 04/08/2019 12:23

I was going to say what bluerose said.

Look at over land trains - go out west there are loads of options!!! Check out night bus routes/what time the trains run until.

Week nights CJ is busy until late, regular buses to Brixton for night life there too.

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marthamatilda · 10/08/2019 13:17

thanks to everyone who replied- I found somewhere in Balham :)

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JoJoSM2 · 10/08/2019 13:23

Oh wow! That’s really cool on the budget!

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marthamatilda · 10/08/2019 13:24

I know!! I got a really good deal :)

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FelixFelicis6 · 11/08/2019 01:47

@marthamatilda well done! I know Balham v well, if you need any tips let me know! Smile

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