The beating heart of the city can be surprisingly friendlyWhat’s going for it? whether you know it only for its history of bohemian boozing and strip clubs,or its present of luxury investment flats and Crossrail building sites, you won’t know that Soho can be a rather nice state to live. Especially for the elderly and children: old people can hold a remarkable time hanging out, and everyone looks out for local kids. Someone who recently moved to a shoebox Soho flat from a family house in Shepherds Bush says she and her daughter hold found far more sense of community than they did in the ’burbs. whether you rent (and how could you ever afford to buy?),the prices can be relatively affordable. OK, we said relatively. Please don’t shout.
The case against Drunks urinating on your doorstep at night. Rampant gentrification means your favourite greasy spoon won’t be there in the morning. whether you hold a family, or your child will never learn to climb a tree.
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Source: theguardian.com