About Property Around London

Property Around London helps first-time buyers and families find their place in London's affordable neighborhoods. No fluff, no estate agent speak—just honest research about areas where real people can actually afford to buy.

The Real London Property Market

Everyone talks about Zone 1, but what about Walthamstow? What's Croydon really like? Is Romford worth considering? These are the questions that matter when you're working with a real-world budget.

I started this site after watching too many friends struggle to find practical information about areas they could actually afford. The property content out there either sugarcoats everything or just regurgitates estate agent marketing. Homebuyers deserve better.

What We Provide

Detailed, research-backed guides to London's affordable neighborhoods. Every article combines:

• Real property data from current listings and recent sales
• Transport connections with actual journey times (not aspirational ones)
• Local amenities including schools, shops, parks, and essential services
• Honest assessments of both the positives and the trade-offs

We focus on areas where £300,000-£500,000 might actually get you a home, and we tell you what life is really like there.

Our Process

Every neighborhood guide involves hours of research—checking current listings, mapping transport options, reviewing school ratings, and exploring what's actually on the high street. I don't visit every area personally, but I do the research properly.

We're realistic about what different budgets can achieve. We're honest about commute times. We acknowledge that choosing an affordable area often means trade-offs, and we help you understand what those trade-offs actually are.

Who I Am

I'm a copywriter who understands both London geography and how to communicate clearly. This isn't a luxury property site. This is for people who need to make smart, informed decisions about where to spend their life savings—and who want the truth about their options.

Get In Touch

Have questions about a specific area? Think we've missed something important in one of our guides? Just send us a quick message

We're building this resource based on what actual homebuyers need to know. Your feedback helps us improve.

Transparency Note

This site is supported through affiliate partnerships with mortgage brokers and conveyancing services we trust, and through referrals to estate agents in areas we cover. These relationships don't influence our neighborhood assessments—we recommend services we'd use ourselves and provide honest area guides regardless of commercial relationships.