Which is safer living in East London? Shadwell, Stratford, NewCross/Lewisham?

July 30, 2016 6:30 PM

(*Map of my Housing location) Hello. I just got confirmation from my Uni that their accommodations are setting me up with a flat in Shadwell. It was my 3rd choice and 2 trains from my college. But just reading online, I didn't realize that Shadwell doesn't have a good reputation, has had some violent crime in recent months and has some... 'Extremist' possible group activities going on there. Therefore I was wondering if anyone has any feedback, insight or experiences w/ this and these neighborhoods in the SE London/Lewisham area who can let me know which may be better options?

I'm American, as I'm not sure what would deem concerning, extreme behavior but I'm a petite East Asian woman... so this concerns me a bit regarding my safety? In my experience in the USA, I get stared by Middle Easterners frequently due to my disability. The school also has Housing flats right near New Cross Road (station and Uni campus) and Stratford (on Stratford High Street, near DLR). That would be great to get your feedback on those two areas as well?

Also, while I'm stuck in these 3 neighborhoods for my 1st year, I am looking to relocate to possibly a nicer and less expensive rooming situation for my 2nd year. So if you have any recommendations of neighborhoods -around- Lewisham/Greenwich area, I'd love to hear that too. I personally love Greenwich/south of Canary Wharf so would hope to find something there eventually.

Your feedback would be appreciated. Thank you!

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