One bedroom flat in London, Nice Area

[SantaClaus]

Personally i like Angel, think it is much better value than a lot of the other equally central areas. Easy to get to both city and west-end

You're never for than 2 mins away from a council estate in Islington.

Still, if you like noise all night, it could be the place for you. Personally, I couldn't move out quick enough.

[MrMark]

The answer is obviously Acton. With the new Crossrail system due to come into operation, getting to the eastern side of the city will no longer be a problem, and you are already conviently located for west London.
Failing that, Brixton.

[LatteLiberal]

Thanks to all the suggestions, will need to think about it a bit more. Might just travel down for trips now and again and not have to put up with the negatives too much.