London
London is the capital city of the United Kingdom.Formerly called Londinium, it was first settled by the Romans as a result of its position on the Thames.
Today it is one of the largest and most prosperous cities in the world, acting as a major hub of commerce and culture.
The city itself spreads from Essex in the East towards the home counties in the West, covering a vast area.
East London
East London tends to be the poorer area of the city, with a large working class population and a large number of immigrants in some areas.
West London
West London tends to be a more properous area, with a large number of families settled in this area. Areas include Ealing, Brentford and Hammersmith.
South West London
Areas of South West London include Wandsworth, Battersea and Putney. These areas tend to be populated by young professionals, as such the areas have a very lively feeling to them, but can be very expensive.
North London
North London tends to be similar to South West London, but less expensive.