Kentish Town/Mornington Crescent/Camden
Discussion
joshleb said:
Trendy yet expensive, but then anywhere in a decent location is.
Which area do you work?
Nowhere near there! I won't be living there on a long term basis.Which area do you work?
Wondered which was the better area really.
I know Mornington Crescent is having HS2 built pretty much next door but I'm not convinced that's a huge issue, personally.
The Moose said:
Mornington Crescent...
Oh dear. You do realise what you've started, don't you?But whilst you're thinking about that, I am going to steal the advantage and opportunity, which despite being a little cheeky, was ratified by the people's independent sitting committee meeting (extraordinary) of 1885 - of invoking free movement of three units within the gaming area, without let or hindrance - which, before the gentleman protests - has never been officially challenged successfully by any player in recent history...
Ray Luxury-Yacht said:
The Moose said:
Mornington Crescent...
Oh dear. You do realise what you've started, don't you?But whilst you're thinking about that, I am going to steal the advantage and opportunity, which despite being a little cheeky, was ratified by the people's independent sitting committee meeting (extraordinary) of 1885 - of invoking free movement of three units within the gaming area, without let or hindrance - which, before the gentleman protests - has never been officially challenged successfully by any player in recent history...
It was only a matter of time!!!
Zod said:
The Moose said:
What is this area like to live in?
I presume Kentish Town gets worse towards the prison?
Mornington Crescent seems nice - just enough out of the way to be nice but close enough to Camden if that's your thing?
The prison's not in Kentish Town. It's more like Holloway.I presume Kentish Town gets worse towards the prison?
Mornington Crescent seems nice - just enough out of the way to be nice but close enough to Camden if that's your thing?
The Moose said:
Zod said:
The Moose said:
What is this area like to live in?
I presume Kentish Town gets worse towards the prison?
Mornington Crescent seems nice - just enough out of the way to be nice but close enough to Camden if that's your thing?
The prison's not in Kentish Town. It's more like Holloway.I presume Kentish Town gets worse towards the prison?
Mornington Crescent seems nice - just enough out of the way to be nice but close enough to Camden if that's your thing?
The Moose said:
Sure - what I was trying to ask was whether the nearer the prison you go the worse the area, or conversely the closer to the middle of Kentish Town, the better.
the closer you get to the prison, that's where all the convicted criminals are. away from the prison, the criminals running wild are a lot more spread out 
Edited by MDMA . on Thursday 8th September 11:11
I work opposite Mornington Crescent (the art deco building opposite).
I don't really like Camden High Street myself, but the areas to the west, especially Regents Park are nice to walk/cycle around at lunch times. The Park especially as it's only a 2 minute cycle or 10 min walk from MC Tube station.
I don't really like Camden High Street myself, but the areas to the west, especially Regents Park are nice to walk/cycle around at lunch times. The Park especially as it's only a 2 minute cycle or 10 min walk from MC Tube station.
thelittleegg said:
Ahhh, I miss the area, I moved out at the start of the year. I lived in central Camden Town for a few years then Dartmouth Park.
Of course, it depends on what your needs are. If you like things quieter and windy walks, then definitely look towards the NW end of Kentish Town so you're closer to Hampstead Heath. Kentish Town itself is getting dragged up market quickly, despite it not being the prettiest of high streets.
As far as Camden Town & Mornington goes, I prefer to the West of Camden High St. There's some nice houses and you're closer to Regent's Park and Primrose Hill. Living in Central Camden is only a novelty if you like busy streets, noise, bars and police sirens, I loved it.
If your life revolves around popping in and out of central town then go for Mornington Crescent. You're only a 30 min walk to Oxford Street from there, we used to regularly walk back from events and shopping trips, and places like Marylebone.
The prison is nowhere near, plus it's just a big brick building and has no discernible effect on the area around it. That part of Holloway isn't as nice, but it's nothing to do with the prison IMO. Also, Camden Town, Kentish Town and Mornington Crescent all have big estates in them, you're never more than a few minutes walk from one, so don't let that put you off anything.
I must say, I'm leaning more towards Mornington Crescent than Kentish Town and Camden - probably better to be slightly out of Camden! My only concern is that HS2 is going on right by Mornington Crescent.Of course, it depends on what your needs are. If you like things quieter and windy walks, then definitely look towards the NW end of Kentish Town so you're closer to Hampstead Heath. Kentish Town itself is getting dragged up market quickly, despite it not being the prettiest of high streets.
As far as Camden Town & Mornington goes, I prefer to the West of Camden High St. There's some nice houses and you're closer to Regent's Park and Primrose Hill. Living in Central Camden is only a novelty if you like busy streets, noise, bars and police sirens, I loved it.
If your life revolves around popping in and out of central town then go for Mornington Crescent. You're only a 30 min walk to Oxford Street from there, we used to regularly walk back from events and shopping trips, and places like Marylebone.
The prison is nowhere near, plus it's just a big brick building and has no discernible effect on the area around it. That part of Holloway isn't as nice, but it's nothing to do with the prison IMO. Also, Camden Town, Kentish Town and Mornington Crescent all have big estates in them, you're never more than a few minutes walk from one, so don't let that put you off anything.
One thing to bear in mind is that when/if HS2 is built the disruption around these areas is going to be a f
king nightmare for quite a long time. I lived in Primrose Hill until last year and I remember seeing some of the stats about how long some fairly major roads for the area are going to be closed for the amount of lorry journeys etc
That said the advice aboout being West of Camden High St so you are closer to Regents Park is good. Sounds like you are buying this as a place in town so personally I think Mornington Crescent and that area over towards Regents Park would be best. If you're mianly going to be travelling in out of Central London not having to negotiate Camden High St is a good thing from traffic perspective. Same goes for Kentish Town.
king nightmare for quite a long time. I lived in Primrose Hill until last year and I remember seeing some of the stats about how long some fairly major roads for the area are going to be closed for the amount of lorry journeys etc That said the advice aboout being West of Camden High St so you are closer to Regents Park is good. Sounds like you are buying this as a place in town so personally I think Mornington Crescent and that area over towards Regents Park would be best. If you're mianly going to be travelling in out of Central London not having to negotiate Camden High St is a good thing from traffic perspective. Same goes for Kentish Town.
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