Accomodation costs in London

[aaron1867]

It looks a possibility that I may have to move to London for a work placement.

Just wondering how much I can expect to spend on accomodation for just a room somewhere? Ideally not that far from Central London.

I would have imagined around £6-£7k?

[AndrewT]

Define 'not that far' from Central London.

[aaron1867]

20 mins? Either by bus or Tube?

[ripple11]

If you are happy to share a flat/house....ball park figure of  £500 a month including bills, for something reasonable in west london within 30min traveling time to the west end (oxford st etc)..

Check out Gumtree/London.

[AndrewT]

Nick is obviously prepared to slum it more than me or - I'd be looking more at £800 inc bills.

[gatso]

Nick is obviously prepared to slum it more than me or - I'd be looking more at £800 inc bills.

that's because you've got the biggest room in your house

[anthonyl]

I pay £600/month not including bills in SE16

[ripple11]

just had a quick look and saw this.

http://www.gumtree.com/p/flats-houses/large-single-bedroom-in-friendly-house-with-free-wireless-broadband/98750612

Could be crap or OK........you need to spend a bit of time visiting at what you can get for your money....there's a fair bit of choice/price!....but be prepared to act quick when you find what you like.

Failing that, there's a lovely flat in East Molesey, with lots of TV's, that I'm sure you could kip at for a few weeks.

[aaron1867]

Aye, sounds good! Thanks for having a look for me, just wanted some personal experience of costs of flats and so on for when I move there.

It might be not until June or July yet.

If I can do the whole month for £500-£550, I'd be ecstatic!

[anthonyl]

Where I live is FANTASTIC. As above it is £600 not including any bills, very decent sized house for 3 people. You won't get any cheaper.

Right by the thames, private residence, tennis court to share. Hilton hotel next door with a gym for about £50/month.

quick bus to canada water tube station, or rotherhithe station. door to door to where i work in London Bridge in 25-30 mins. 35 mins for housemate to her office in Green Park.

Highly recommend this area. Dalston is pretty good too for value/location.

All the northern teams that play milwall away stay at the hotel next door too!