I’ve namechanged for this but I’m currently looking for a house in the above areas for myself and DH. We are planning on ttc early next year. We currently live in a peripheral area nearby, so I don’t have real insight into particular roads, but I like the area generally (green space on the commons, shopping on Northcote, Battersea Park, driving into town easily).
We have a healthy budget to get a 4-bed house with garden. Only thing putting me off a bit is that I’d really like a nice road with lots of friendly families who will be around for a while. I know from experience the area can tend towards young graduates who stay for a year and can be a bit noisy. I’d like to join a church and find baby groups etc and feel part of a community.
Any thoughts appreciated on areas to choose or avoid? We like between the commons and Nightingale triangle, less familiar with the Heaver Estate and towards Balham but could consider it if it means larger house/garden. I’ve seen a lovely house off Webb’s Road towards the north end of BTC but the street lacks the nice family vibe I’m hoping for.