Bermondsey has been named the best place to live in the capital for quality of life.
The Quality of Life Index, published by search agent and boutique developer Banda Property, found that the area topped the list based on a number of a factors including green space, quality schools, transport connectivity and the X-factor provided by great shops and restaurants.
While Shepherdโs Bush came second and Clapham was in third place, other areas making the top 10 are: Kingโs Cross, Paddington, Barnsbury, Hampstead and Parsons Green among others.
Louisa Brodie, head of search and acquisitions at Banda Property, said: โBermondsey has risen rapidly over the last few years to become a hotspot for families and professionals, winning on the desirability factor due to combined affordability and access to all the things that make life easier, including that elusive London village feel. House prices have seen 49% growth in the last five years, but it remains good value compared with its counterparts north of the river.
The best places to live in the capital and average house prices in the area:
Bermondsey – ยฃ784,679
Shepherdโs Bush – ยฃ685,215
Clapham – ยฃ761,625
Kingโs Cross – ยฃ778,409
Paddington – ยฃ1,313,016
Barnsbury – ยฃ778,409
Hampstead – ยฃ1,296,346
Parsons Green – ยฃ1,044,184
Earlโs Court – ยฃ1,292,597
Battersea – ยฃ855,433
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