Welcome To London | Living In London Pros & Cons | Driving From Kensington To Coventry

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Departure : Sainsburys kensington LONDON
Arrival : Stoke green (COVENTRY)

Below are common pros and cons of everyday life in London.

The London job market is full of opportunities
Whether you’re looking for something casual or your next career move, London is home to many different types of businesses. If you’re looking to find a job quickly, there will be plenty of opportunities in London.

1. Getting around London is easy and cheap!
The standard of transport and ability to get around is second to none. Between the London underground, Overground, DLR and bus services any destination across the capital is accessible and swift with a tube, train or bus arriving every few minutes. Most major tube lines (Victoria, Central, Jubilee, Northern and Piccadilly) run a 24 hour service on Friday and Saturdays which means nights out in different parts of the capital are a possibility. What’s more, TfL (Transport for London) is heavily subsidized by the city of London which makes inner-city transport very cheap to use.

2. Live amongst London’s iconic buildings & landmarks
If you enjoy seeing stunning panoramic city skyline vistas or exploring the inner labyrinth-like regions of the old city, London will not disappoint. The city has so many internationally renowned landmarks such as London Bridge, Big Ben, The London Eye and Buckingham Palace.

3. Arts and culture in London
If you like culture, London has so much to offer. The city’s numerous museums, art galleries, gig venues, concert halls and theatres present an abundance of world-leading opportunities to find inspiration and enjoyment every day of the week.

4. Access to everything
In London, everything’s on your doorstep. London has one of the best transport infrastructures in the world. The enormous and constant flow of people throughout the city is only made possible by London’s network of tubes, buses and taxis.
This means that residents have quick, cheap and convenient access to central areas, far-flung corners of the city and the wider world. London is also serviced by three international airports (Heathrow, Gatwick and London City) as well as rail lines going to the north and to the continent too.

5. A tolerant multicultural community
London has many different areas, each with its own unique flavour. People from all over the world now call the city home. In fact, there are over 300 languages spoken throughout the city. However, English is still the predominant language. As a result, it’s a very friendly and tolerant city to live in.

Disadvantages of living in London
Unfortunately, there are some disadvantages to living in London too. Some of these factors are not only exclusive to living in London though. Some cons include:

1. The average cost of living in London
London is notorious for being one of the most expensive places to live in the UK. Whether you’re renting or buying property, you’ll find that general living costs will be much higher than in other cities across the country. This is partly offset by higher wage rates for jobs in London but people still find it a challenge to be able to afford to live in the city, especially closer to or in central areas.

2. London’s dense population
London is the biggest city in the UK in terms of geography but also the numbers of people that live there too. Nearly 9 million people live there so it stands to reason that some places can feel overcrowded and very busy, especially during the summer or holiday seasons.

Due to restrictions placed on-road use in central districts, the majority of people use public transport so buses and trains can get very busy. This can make every-day life feel a bit stressful. Houses and flats are also, on average when compared to other cities in the UK, slightly smaller in inner-city locations.

3. Commuting in London can be stressful
Anyone living and working in London will more than likely have a daily commute to and from work. Depending on the distance between your job and house, this could be anything from 10 minutes to two hours each way. Commuting in London can be stressful because the entire population will also be doing the same. This leads to packed tube carriages, long queues and a sometimes frantic environment.

4. Loneliness in London can be intense
Feeling lonely is not specific to the experience of living in London but is definitely something to consider. Much like any big city, it’s easy to feel a little isolated and lonely, especially in busy and crowded places. Although London can be a very friendly place to live, some people can find themselves feeling cut-off or alone. Again this can depend on a number of factors around your relocation such as:

● Are you moving with a partner?
● Are you moving with a group of friends?
● Do you have relatives or extended family in/around London?

If you are worried about being lonely when moving to London read our guide to fighting loneliness in a big city now.