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Why do some individuals so determined to turn the arrival of a shop into a class war ? Where are all these elusive "oat latte drinkers" protesting outside Poundland? The truth is the shop is rubbish at providing affordable healthy food - yes you may save few pounds a month on toothpaste and window cleaner but this is not going to ease the cost of of living. In fact, it is likely to exacerbate the diabetes epidemic that disproportionately affects people from lower socio-economic backgrounds. An Aldi or a Lidl would have been much better tbh (probably too small).

Unlike all the major supermarkets Just look at the amount of sodas and crisps that sainsbury have on sale , but that's OK?? I have to admit after visiting the store I have changed my mind. I was impressed with the large selection of Haribo and Werther's Originals and also by the colourful variety of multipack crisps that was on display. Lack of fresh food was a bonus (less cooking). The cherry on top was the section for smokers : ashtrays, rizla, lighters, .etc..5 min walk from the local schools...what s not to like...eh?

worse than I anticipated...

is there really demand for nasty cheap plastic tats, sugary drinks and big bag of snacks ?

It's quite disheartening to see a Poundland opens in East Dulwich to be honest. Every time I've been to one of these stores, all they seem to have on offer in term of food are unhealthy snacks, like confectionary, sodas and crisps. really don't see any cause for celebration.

If you can afford to buy in ED I would definitely recommend - 10 years ago we also moved with a baby and we are still loving it - sure you can buy a larger property further away in Bromley, Sevenoaks etc... in a more suburban area but to echo some earlier post and as you probably know the demographics is a bit different. It really depends what you are looking for. With 2 parks, a great community feel, a nearby child friendly museum (Horniman) and good schools... to be honest I don't see where in South London you could find a better place for a young family - maybe i'm biased but I lived in many places from Greenwich to Clapham. Sydenham, Forest Hill and Crystal Palace are also worth considering imo.