Moving to London’s East Side

East London flats don’t often draw the brand-new expat, as gentrification there is still a work-in-process—or deliberately fended off by locals wanting to preserve the eclectic and independent spirit of the East End’s gritty, quirky edge. Fair enough. Variety in demographic and experience is the spice of London life, and Bethnal Green certainly contributes its share of cultural diversity. You’ll encounter all walks of life here, from bohemian, creative spirits to upwardly mobile business and media professionals to resident Cockneys adding their bit of local flavor to the melting pot.

Though historically an impoverished area, the neighborhood has seen increases in its real estate value; nonetheless, Bethnal Green apartments are available for a range of budgets. There are great values to be had among its selection of terraced, ex-council, and converted loft housing. And though its general appearance might still look a bit rough around the edges, it’s become a trendier scene of boutiques and bars. It’s also close to the buzzing and colorful markets of Spitalfields and Brick Lane, the latter location likewise offering you selection of London’s best curry restaurants. And with Weavers Fields, Haggerston Park, the 212-acre Victoria Park, and other open spaces helping put the “green” in “Bethnal Green,” the area offers a nice blend of the urban and natural.

Depending on where the Bethnal Green apartments you’re viewing are situated, they could be closest to the eponymous Bethnal Green station, which is on the Central line of the London Underground. There’s also Hoxton and Shoreditch High Street Overground stations to the west and Whitechapel Overground and Underground (Circle, District, and Hammersmith & City) stations to the south. Alternatively, Bethnal Green railway station is serviced by Greater Anglia trains on the West Anglia line, and you can connect at nearby Liverpool Street station for numerous more transport links. Beyond rail options, seven bus routes run from Bethnal Green, and there are over a dozen docking stations scattered about for renting Barclays bikes.

Finding Bethnal Green Apartments

Finding a place to live is challenging for those first moving to London and unfamiliar with its different neighborhoods. It’s important to get advice from the locals (we here at London Relocation will field your questions whether you use our services or not!) and know which streets to target and which to sidestep. It’s inevitable in a city, after all, that pleasant pockets can sit alongside, well, less-than-pleasant ones, so being educated on the locale is key.

It’s also necessary for knowing where to kick off your search, as individual lettings agencies will only hold listings for their immediate area. If you’re interested in Bethnal Green, for instance, visit the agencies in that vicinity, and visit plenty of them. They don’t share their listings for London flats, you see, through a multiple listing system, so any one of them will only have a handful on hand to show you at a time. And when it comes to finding the right place for you, you’ll want to visit as many as you reasonably can. It’s a small percentage of London apartments that tick all the boxes, and what looks great on paper might not have that certain-something you need to feel in your gut to know it’s right.

For this reason, London Relocation’s specialty is rounding up as many as 25 apartments and/or houses in London so you can have a comprehensive selection of what’s out there meeting all your individual preferences and needs. We’ll target a specific neighborhood based on our assessment of what you’re looking for, and should that be Bethnal Green, we’ll take you to view 20+ Bethnal Green apartments in only one day. That way, you’ll not only be making an informed decision, but you’ll be able to make it in time not to lose your top choice! The London rentals market moves fast, and properties really do get snatched up overnight.

Holding your hand through the full process of moving to London, we’re here to make sure you settle in safely and happily here.