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@TheBrick(Tommy)
Try not to live out side zone 2 if possible, as long as you live in zone 2 most things will be close by even if you have to cross London.
West London is nice but a bit pricey plus the west part of central London is Kensington e.t.c which is nice but here is bugger all there apart from lots of rich people so you will have to travel through that area to get anywhere central.
People go on about this area is bad for crime e.t.c. Inside zone 2 most areas are not that bad (with one or two exceptions) and most so called "good" areas can be just as dodgy. Riding a bike in general keeps you safer than taking the night bus, just keep on riding.
Live with people if you are moving on your own. Get a one bed flat if it is you and the girlfriend. 700 between you should get you a flat in s.e or south London within zone 2. For reference I live just inside zone 3 (nearly zone 4) s.e and when I commute to work (so riding slowish) it takes me 50 min to Euston, other places, bricklane 30 - 40 min
city 40 min Hyde park 55 min 60 min. So even from my far out position I can make it anywhere in central London in less than an hour with out having to ride hard so if you are in zone two you will have it easy.
I live s.e because of my girlfriends work, but I don't find that there is much locally that interests me this is a hassel. If you are more towards Brixton you are o.k but full on s.e is locally a bit dull, but I do live a fair way out.
Live wherever. There are so many places to rent in London you can just move in 6 months if you do no like the area.
Try to live the side of London which the area of central London you will need to get too the most is.