Name: Melanie
Age: 26
Willesden Resident for: Nearly my whole life, give or take a couple of years here and there in other places…I just keep coming back….
Last place you live before moving to London? I am a born and bred Londoner, but I have also lived in the bay area in California.
I live with my mum! My mum also runs our house as a b&b as well as renting rooms to foreign students – so I guess you could kind of call it a flatshare as there are always people about!
What’s your nearest Tube station:?
Willesden Green
How would you describe your neighbourhood’s overall vibe?
The neighbourhood is extremely multi-cultural, with a really wide mix of residents from all over the world. There are often lots of free events going on, such as fairs, parades and festivals (the annual St Patrick’s Day parade and party, the Respect Festival every July, Brent Dance Month to name a few…) and there is a lot of art (galleries/shows/artists/public art) in the community.
How safe is your neighbourhood?
I have never had any problems (touch wood!)
What do you like most about where you live?
I live right next to a really big beautiful park! I also like living in zone 2 – it is pretty quick to get to central London from Willesden Green. Neighbouring areas, such as Kilburn, Queens Park and Kensal Rise have some really nice restaurants and pubs too.
What do you like least?
The fact that there are not many decent restaurants (unless you count the 550 million kebab shops) on the High Road, and there are not really any good shops either! Plus, I hate the fact that the shops that line the High Road do not maintain a general standard of attractiveness, which really brings down the tone of the neighbourhood. I also hate the 10 minute walk to get from my house to the tube station! It’s ok on a summer’s day, but it is more of a pain when it’s cold/late/dark and also a drag if you are wearing heels or running late!
If you could live anywhere in London, where would you live:?
Probably either Hampstead or Camden.
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