Living in or staying in Somers Town, London

Scores

Safety and quiet come from researched sources about the whole neighborhood; walkability, transport and nightlife from the places and stops around its center.

About Somers Town

A compact inner-city neighborhood between Euston, St Pancras and King’s Cross, with handsome older terraces, the Ossulston Estate, community facilities, small shops and Drummond Street restaurants. The pace is urban and practical, with busy transport corridors alongside quieter residential streets and historic St Pancras Old Church.

Good for

• first-time visitors
• public transport users
• culture lovers
• foodies
• budget travelers

Less suited to

• quiet seekers
• nature lovers
• drivers
• luxury travelers

Watch out for

• Keep valuables secure around the major stations and busy transport routes.
• Use well-lit main streets when walking late at night.
• Check for construction, traffic and rail-related noise when booking accommodation.
• Residential estate paths can feel quiet after dark; stay alert and use an obvious route.

Sources

• Let’s move to Somers Town: one of London’s best-kept secrets
• Home - Somerstown
• Camden Neighbourhood Profile - Somers Town
• Somers Town, London