chance,

I am planning a move to the UK myself next year with my family so thanks for that info. The 2 areas I have been considering (based only on my research - not first hand experience!) are Lewisham or Ealing...so your advice is very helpful - thanks. One problem I am having though is trying to get my teenage daughter into ANY secondary school as they all say they are "over subscribed" - do you think things would be any easier in Lewisham?

Best wishes!!