A guide to living in Borough of Lambeth

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

Living at Uncle Stockwell has been a generally positive experience. The area offers a great range of local shops, cafes, and restaurants, especially around Brixton and Clapham, which are both within easy reach. There are plenty of open spaces nearby, like Myatt’s Fields Park and Brockwell Park, perfect for walks or relaxing outdoors. Transport links are excellent, with Stockwell and Brixton stations offering quick access to the Victoria and Northern lines, making commuting very convenient.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

You can write this: The management team is easy to reach by email, and someone usually comes by the next day to inspect and fix any issues.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

I wish I knew that doing laundry would cost £6+, and that my parcels would be inaccessible after 6 pm

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

Brixton is a very thriving area, with plenty of transport links (especially for south london). I particularly enjoy the market as I can get fresh food for much cheaper than supermarkets, and the parking is great if friends want to visit. Coldharbour lane is quite busy and noisy, but it’s not too bad on our street, except for sirens and trains.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

Yes, very promptly and keeps me updated. They don’t always give 24 hours notice for entry however.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

Not many supermarkets in walking distance, except high end ones

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

Great transport links, and close to Sainsbury’s . Parking for visitors could be better as we are on a main road and hard to find parking

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

Generally responded quickly although noise complaint from flat above took a while to resolve

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

Parking is limited for visitors which could be looked at

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

I like the fact that nice parks are all walking distance. I like the local restaurants that are distinctive to this area, not like a shopping mall standard type. Also, the fact that the station is just a step away is a big plus. What I do not appreciate is the condition of the roads and trash on the streets. I hope the building management and the council can coordinate and cooperate to improve the surrounding public area conditions.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

Always very attentive, kind, and swift response! I truly appreciate their professionalism and care.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

What new developments around the property will look like. This is because now a new building is definitely going to block any view or sunshine.

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

The access to transport is excellant and there are a good number of bars and restaurants, plus great access to public parks. The downside to the location is that the surrounding area is a mess. The streets and pavements are poorly maintained and filthy, there are a lot of dodgy people in and around the complex, including some homeless sleeping on parts of the property.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

In general, the responses have been prompt and dealt with in a good fashion. The area where the expectations have been low is the dificulties in having the cooling system functioning when you really need it - it always seems to breakdown during a heat wave, but they is more a function of the design of the system.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

The complicated entrance system to the individual buildings in the complex - going up and down one of more lifts just to access the street.