"Richard J." wrote in message
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Jonathan Osborne wrote:
Here's something I think would be interesting...

I'd like to see a tube map cut into zones representing the property
values of the area around the tube station. I don't know London
that well, but I know places like Amersham and Cockfosters are
pretty wealthy areas, in addition to the obvious central section.
I've heard areas around Limehouse and Westferry are rather poor and
depressed areas, for example.

Could anyone whip up something like this? It would really help
someone like me, who loves the tube and wants to explore London
using it, but doesn't want to get off at a shady place and get
mugged.

You should not assume that being in an affluent area means you are safe
from mugging. Quite the reverse in some areas in fact, because the
muggers know that people in "wealthy" areas are more likely to be
carrying desirable objects like a laptop or an iPod or the latest mobile
phone.

And if you think Limehouse or Westferry are poor and depressed, you
ought to take a journey on the DLR sometime soon.


Well, if I spoke wrong, I apologize. What I want is just a map for the sake
of having a map -- nevermind the phantom muggings!

My friend just got back from three months' study in London and he said the
Limehouse looked shady. Mind you, he lived in Knightsbridge the entire
time, so it could be a question of relativity.

I suppose I could just use a website that lists homes and flats for sale,
and go by the prices. Maybe I'll do this one of these days when I'm bored.


Jonathan Osborne