Which zone is best in London?

The 10 best neighborhoods to live in London
  • Camden. Located just to the north of the capital's only international station, St Pancras, Camden is well-established as one of North London's liveliest neighborhoods. ...
  • North Greenwich. ...
  • Shoreditch and Hoxton. ...
  • Putney. ...
  • Marylebone. ...
  • Brixton. ...
  • Dulwich. ...
  • Bermondsey.
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What is Zone 1 and Zone 2 in London?

Zone 1 covers all of Central London. Zone 2 encircles zone 1 and covers a large swathe of the inner London suburbs. The link below will show you a map which shows you which stations (Underground, DLR and National Rail) are in zones 1 and 2.
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Is London Zone 3 safe?

We have identified some London areas as our favourite family locations in Zone 3. They are well connected to central London. These are considered some of the safest places to live in London.
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What London zones do I need?

Weekly or monthly Travelcards

if you stay in Shepherd's Bush (zone 2) and plan to visit central London (zone 1), you need a zone 1-2 Travelcard. If you stay in Wimbledon (zone 3) and travel to/from central London, you need a zone 1-3 Travelcard.
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Should I live Zone 1 London?

People with physical disabilities, for example, might love life in Zone 1 because of the unlimited transport options on offer, not to mention easy access to several world-class hospitals. It might also be ideal for single people, or childless couples, who don't need a lot of space for kids to run around in.
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What salary do I need to live in London?

A good salary to live in London is around £40,000-£50,000. A gross salary of £50,000 amounts to over £4,000 a month, which is enough for a single individual to cover all living costs and live a comfortable life in the capital, even after tax is paid.
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Is Oyster cheaper than contactless?

There is a very small financial advantage to using a contactless card if you're in London for more than a week and travel extensively every single day (weekly capping) but otherwise it's no cheaper than using an Oyster.
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What zone is Buckingham Palace in London?

By Car. Not recommended, Buckingham Palace is in the congestion charge zone.
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Which is zone 1 in London?

Zone 1 covers the West End, the Holborn district, Kensington, Paddington and the City of London, as well as Old Street, Angel, Pimlico, Tower Gateway, Aldgate East, Euston, Vauxhall, Elephant & Castle, Borough, London Bridge, Earl's Court, Marylebone, Edgware Road, Lambeth North and Waterloo.
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What area is Zone 2 in London?

The Clapham area, which centres around Clapham Common, is a popular place to live in London's Zone 2, there are several underground stations; Clapham North, Clapham Common and Clapham South all on the Northern Line and Clapham High Street which is on the London Overground.
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What are Zones 1 to 6 in London?

When it comes to getting around, London is divided into 'zones' 1-6, with 'Zone 1' being the city centre and 'Zone 6' being the outskirts of the city. The system itself exists as a method for TfL (Transport for London) to calculate a customer's travel distance and charge accordingly.
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How do I train for Zone 2?

Zone 2 training occurs when we perform a steady activity while maintaining a particular heart rate for longer periods of time, say 45 or 50 minutes, twice or three times a week. It can be accomplished while walking, rowing, swimming, or working out on an elliptical machine or stationary bike.
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How much is a Oyster card?

A Visitor Oyster card costs £5 (plus postage) and is pre-loaded with pay as you go credit for you to spend on travel. You can choose how much credit to add to your card: £10, £15, £20, £25, £30, £35, £40 or £50. The credit on your card never expires - it stays there until you use it.
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What zones are covered by Oyster card?

You can use your Oyster card on all Southern trains within the London Zones 1-6 – as well as on buses, Tubes, Trams, The Docklands Light Railway, London Overground, TfL Rail and most National Rail services in London.
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What's the cheapest way to get around London?

The cheapest way to travel is with an Oyster card. An Oyster card allows you to travel between all parts of London on the Underground, Trams (DLR), Overground, some river boats, Emirates Air Line, and the iconic red London buses.
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How much is a day Travelcard in London?

What are the different London Travelcard prices? Travelcard prices start at £14.40 for a central London 1 day Travelcard and go up to £70.30 for a 7 day Travelcard covering zones 1-6. Child Travelcards are approximately half these prices.
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Which tube station is closest to London Eye?

Tube. The lastminute.com London Eye is located within easy walking distance from several London Underground stations: Waterloo, Embankment, Charing Cross and Westminster. Waterloo is the closest tube station to The lastminute.com London Eye. Waterloo is about five minutes walking distance.
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What is good salary UK?

A net monthly salary between £2,500 and £3,000 is considered a decent salary. This corresponds to the gross annual salary above £40,000. Everyone getting between £3,300 and £4,000 gross per month is a good earner.
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Can I live in London on 30k?

Can You Live in London on £30,000? Yes — but you may need to adjust your expected standard of living. Many people get by quite comfortably on £30,000, but it's much easier to do if you live in shared accommodation such as a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO).
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