I am from North East england and have to move to london in 2 weeks to start
my new job in central london.

I have only been to london half a dozen times and dont have a clue where to
start.

ive been looking on rightmove for flats/studio for a single person to rent
(not sharing) but it has confused me further. I can afford £400 to £500 per
month... There seem to be some affordable flats in Hackney, and also near
Deptford, can anyone tell me how long it would take to walk from these areas
to Monument station (near where i will be working)?, i dont mind walking
upto 40 minutes to save money? is hackney/deptford nice place? any other ok
areas to live? i also need to consider transport costs as the underground
passess are quite expensive if i further away from central london.

any other advice for me (single male, graduate with student loans), sorry if
it is a vague question.


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