Agree with so much of the above; but also, the accessibility of the place. From my place near the Plough I can walk in any direction and get somewhere lovely without having to go through anywhere nasty. Walk south to the Horniman Museum and Gardens, walk north to Lordship Lane, walk down the very lovely Barry Road to Peckham Rye and the great cafe there, walk down Etnella Road to Dulwich Park. Jump on any several buses to get into town, either the South Bank or the West End. Fantastic. ps Thanks AndyPandy for the thread.