I left ED five years ago... the lure of a beautiful big period property, mortgage free and living in another city.... But I'm heading back in the next 2-3 months!! ED/Herne Hill/Forest Hill and surrounding areas are fab. I love London and although my time away was productive, I realise I don't like living away from there! I much prefer it to beaches and countryside (yawn). The grass isn't always greener - far from it. I'm house hunting and not too put off by the price rises....eeek!