Blackfriars is a neighbourhood which sits on the beautiful Thames riverfront between St Pauls and Temple. The area is made up of Blackfriars Bridge, Blackfriars Station for Trains and London Underground and of course the Blackfriars Pub. Blackfriars takes its name from the Blackfriars priory which once stood in the area, however today there is near enough no physical trace of the monastery of the Black Friars.
This area doesn't have too much of a ‘community spirit’ as such, as it is a compact neighbourhood it is more likely to appeal to those who are looking for a base near to the financial hub of the Square Mile. Blackfriars stands out by being a unique area of Historical importance, it is conveniently central and a distinctive location where Wren Churches and offices happily co-exist.
Blackfriars is a safe place to live, although there isn't a great deal of neighbourhood, there is low crime rate where one can live happily.
Although there are a lot of parking opportunities such as Banyard House, Bouverie and Vintry Thames Exchange, the prices are on the higher side due to the area being so central within the City of London.
This area does not have a known nightlife, it is more of a professional environment so if you wanted to experience Bars you would need to venture out of Blackfriars.
This area is more suited to professionals as it is in a business district, there wouldn't be much opportunity for a family to enjoy fun activities within the location together.
There is not much greenery around this location meaning that it wouldn't be best suited to somebody with a dog, however, having the River Thames on your doorstep, you are able to take some lovely river side walks which may be appropriate for a small dog.
You can find Blackfriars Station which has both the Circle and District Line, City Thameslink is also nearby where you can find an array of Trains to help you travel across the City and local areas.