Hi all!
I’m hoping some of you who are local to the Clapham/Balham area can help me - my husband and I recently found our dream home on Englewood Road in Balham, but there is one problem - it’s close to Oaklands Estate.
I’m originally from the US and I don’t know all that much about the area, but everything else seems great - beautiful house, nearby common, nearby tube, Abbeville Road, lots of young mums (we don’t have kids yet, but will start trying soon). The only issue is the estate - but I’m not really sure how much of an issue it is!
The house we’re considering buying is on the estate end of the road, though not right at the very end. We’re still separated by a main road, but you can see one of the large tower blocks when you enter/exit the home.
My question is - how safe is this? Are the estate blocks more of an eyesore, or are they something that should be avoided? We’re considering buying this as a potential forever home, so I would want to feel safe walking around it with a pram, and even in old age.
And and all thoughts are very much appreciated! 