I also used to live in ED, many moons ago, and then it was very sleepy, with no central core to it (though Lordship lane always had an array of shops). On that point though, it has become a livelier place which is able to hold it's own community (no more carting off to Peckham for the real shops, which hardly exist anymore). However, areas sometime change too rapidly with certain prominent 'types' and in doing so leave others feeling they do not fit. Nobody's fault really, that's just how it goes sometimes. I know other people who have moved out of ED..basically because they were able to sell their properties and buy cheaper elsewhere. Though for many, even FH is becoming out of reach.

FH is good, but then again it depends exactly where you live. I live nearer Crofton Park side, and although HO Park road is coming up, CP has more shops and reminds me still of a local London area of not so long ago. Mixture of people and income groups with some small businesses and retailers living in the local area or nearby. I hope it stays that way, but London is a rapidly changing place..........