Tinkerbell,
I agree with you. Sainsbury food is not always good as it looks. I have had terrible experiences shopping both at the local SB and big stores.
To liven up the area a Simply M&S would have been better. At least you know M&S takes care. However it would have been nicer if more upmarket eateries would have entered the area and make it mre appealing to city workers. Or nice little specialist stores. The one in ED is not a nice place to shop.
You say you go to local farmer markets to get organic food, where do you actually go? I would like to see if it is more convenient or like some neighbours do, to order from fruit and vegetables boxes from organic farms. How does it work? Any recommendation? I understand they deliver also daily/delicatessen.