Neighbourhood and local area reviews for renting in United Kingdom

It's fine here, I like Walton

About what you’d expect from the area. Really beautiful as it touches the downs and the garden has a gate going out to it directly. Which was the best part about the place.
But the local transport isn’t great. Traffic at rush hour was constantly dreadful driving into Woodingdean. They always cancel busses from Woodingdean as they prioritise the city centre first.

While the surrounding area is generally safe, the on-street parking is highly competitive and presents a significant risk to residents' vehicles. My own car was struck so severely while parked outside that it required a full month of repairs and cost me £300 in out-of-pocket bills. Although the landlady later admitted that she actually witnessed the damage on her way to work, she chose not to alert me at the time, nor did she make any effort to get further involved or assist with information. This complete lack of neighborly support or basic courtesy further emphasized the challenging nature of managing a tenancy while living directly above her.

Lovely Area of lewisham

Close to the city centre, close to work.

At Andrews is lovely; the flat was not.

The area is okay. There is a large green area where you can walk about.

Area is fairly decent and quiet. Good for family.

Building often let in people who didn’t live there making me feel unsafe

During our tenancy, we experienced multiple severe and ongoing maintenance failures that were left unaddressed or ignored by the landlord for months.
> Damp & Mould: There was pervasive damp and mould throughout the flat, which negatively affected the health and physical well-being of the occupants and our dog (exacerbating skin conditions and severe allergies).
> Rodent Infestation: We reported rodent sightings inside the property, but the landlord consistently refused to bring in professional pest control services for months.
> Leaks & Property Damage: Persistent water ingress from the flat above caused damage to our personal belongings (including clothing). Despite repeated requests, the landlord failed to resolve the leaks and refused to provide building insurance details as requested under the tenancy agreement.
> Security & Lock Failure: The property door lock was faulty, leading to repeated lockouts. The landlord refused to send out a qualified locksmith for several months, leaving us with an ongoing security and access issue.
Upon giving our notice to vacate, the landlord subjected us to over 25 viewing demands. Access demands were frequently issued with less than 24 hours' notice rather than polite requests, severely disrupting our right to quiet enjoyment of the property.