Thanks for that insight BARA. I still think that the whole notion of Gentrification is rather "Headline" led. ie we see some nicer cars on the streets and some trendy mums at the weekends with their Phil and Teds, and some huge price tags on houses in certain streets - but from what you can witness, ED is still a largely "working class" area with a good mix of folk. ED does not simply consist of The Strip and the surrounding streets down in East Dulwich Village. Most of ED is residential and includes such things as the Lordship Lane Estate. Next time you walk around, have a look at the cars parked on the streets (exactly how many 4x4's, Mercs and Jags) and look at the older folk you see. citizen