You’d be hard pressed to present Zone 1 living as a frugal option, but you could make a case that it offers reasonable value — particularly in a handful of less pricey pockets like Vauxhall and Kennington.
Inner London property prices have not kept pace with Zone 2 and 3 hotspots, meaning that homes in the centre of town have gradually become a better-value option in relative terms. Throw in theatres, pubs and proximity to the office and the maths might start to add up.
