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I'm under 27, and for me it's not got anything to do with schools or kids or gardens. It's more commute and travel distance and cost of living. And as others have said, being pushed further and further out until the exciting stuff in London is annoyingly far away.
But for me personally thoughts of leaving London aren't primarily based on feeling 'London's shit now, I can't bear it, it used to be loads better'. But more just thinking, 'Hang on a minute, there are loads of cities that are wicked and loads cheaper and maybe I would be able to live a more fun life in one of them'.
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hugo7
Bar t.b. how many people in this thread are under 27?I don't want to lump everyone together, but aren't lot of these "London isn't what it used to be" comments based on people's changes in age and lifestyle?
It is not that. Everyone accepts the only constant is change itself but the change has been a very deliberate one that is tantamount to social cleansing.
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Bar t.b. how many people in this thread are under 27?
I don't want to lump everyone together, but aren't lot of these "London isn't what it used to be" comments based on people's changes in age and lifestyle?
London is amazing, and yes for lots of it you need money. I don't think it has ever been cheap. If you want to have a family and the trappings that come along with that like safe outdoor space, good schools, etc. then the housing situation makes it prohibitive for most.
But there are still tonnes of amazing things going on for free if you're motivated. I'm sure there must still be a great music scene, wicked house parties, etc. it's just (like me) you're probably a bit old and don't get invited to any.