I am relocating to London in November and am trying to find a website
where I am able to check out an unbiased view on London's burroughs
and districts; will use it to help me choose a place to stay.  There
are a couple of sites that give details on the various areas, but -
because these are estate agents'sites - they're generally quite
glowing about all.

I remember coming across a site a couple of months ago where it gave
the low-down on the ins-and-outs in a humorous way.  Don't need the
kind of information that upmystreet.com gives (crime stats, income
bands) as this doesn't always capture the GIST of the neighbourhood. 
Would like an insider view on which areas are safe and which are out
in the Styx, etc.

Would appreciate being directed to a website that summarises this
nicely for an out-of-towner.

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Request for Question Clarification by rainbow-ga on 07 Sep 2006 00:53 PDT

Please take a look at this site and let me know if it suits your purpose:

London Life
http://www.gumtree.com/london_life.htm

Where to live
http://www.gumtree.com/london.htm

Regards,
Rainbow

Please see the webpage for more details on London.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/London

The website below:
http://www.livinginlondon.net/
has divided the Greater London into areas with brief description
including transportation, housing, people, nightlife and even shopping
area. It's brief but I find it useful so hope so do you.