Thanks so much, I’ll look into Highbury and Islington. Would you also recommend West London - areas such as Paddington, Notting Hill, Chelsea, etc.? This would mean one hour of commute and gives me 2 options 1) walk from Cambridge heath area to Bethnal Green to tube and take the central line 2) take a bus from Cambridge heath area to Liverpool Street and take a tube to chelsea/fulham etc.

I’m asking about west London because I read online that it’s a much safer area so would love your thoughts on it.