Chinatown is an exciting, vibrant area located in the London borough of Westminster. It’s a small area, packed with things to see and do. Most of the housing options are apartments above business, making it perfect for students or working professionals who want easy access to central London.
Excellent amenities
Welcoming community
Cultural location
Chinatown is located in Zone 1 but it doesn’t have its own tube station. The nearest Tube stations are Leicester Square, Piccadilly Circus and Covent Garden.
Chinatown is in the London borough of Westminster, bordering Soho and the West End.
Chinatown attracts up to more than 17.4 million visitors each year as people flood to its 80 plus Asian restaurants, cafes and bars.
Families, Young Professionals, Welcoming
Restaurants, Cafes, Bars
As Chinatown is fairly central there’s a very active police presence. The area is very busy even until later at night, making the crime rate fairly low. Chinatown is deemed to be a safe place to live.
The Chinatown Gate is a grand entryway into the hub of Chinatown and is a cultural landmark. It has a tiled roof and red pillars that lead into a vibrant road of red lanterns, noodle shops and street signs with Chinese script. Each year, roughly 17 million people pass through the Chinatown Gate, making it a must-visit landmark.
Shopping in Chinatown is never boring, from bakeries to boutiques selling all kinds of interesting trinkets and wares, there’s a huge variety of things to browse and buy. Some of the most well-loved items for sale include ornate paper lanterns and authentic maneki-neko (the cat with the waving paw, said to bring good luck and fortune.) It’s also the place to go if you’re looking for authentic and Asian spices and sauces.
With over 80 restaurants and eateries, Chinatown is a foodies paradise. For a full day of eating, we suggest starting at Hung’s for a bowl of Congee, which is a very typical Chinese breakfast dish. For a mid morning sweet treat, head to Golden Gate Cake Shop. Enjoy a Taiwanese lunch at Xu and wash it down with a bubble tea from Cuppacha. And finally for dinner, stop at Hot Pot on Wardour Street!
The Chinatown Gate is a grand entryway into the hub of Chinatown and is a cultural landmark. It has a tiled roof and red pillars that lead into a vibrant road of red lanterns, noodle shops and street signs with Chinese script. Each year, roughly 17 million people pass through the Chinatown Gate, making it a must-visit landmark.
Shopping in Chinatown is never boring, from bakeries to boutiques selling all kinds of interesting trinkets and wares, there’s a huge variety of things to browse and buy. Some of the most well-loved items for sale include ornate paper lanterns and authentic maneki-neko (the cat with the waving paw, said to bring good luck and fortune.) It’s also the place to go if you’re looking for authentic and Asian spices and sauces.
With over 80 restaurants and eateries, Chinatown is a foodies paradise. For a full day of eating, we suggest starting at Hung’s for a bowl of Congee, which is a very typical Chinese breakfast dish. For a mid morning sweet treat, head to Golden Gate Cake Shop. Enjoy a Taiwanese lunch at Xu and wash it down with a bubble tea from Cuppacha. And finally for dinner, stop at Hot Pot on Wardour Street!
House
£2,400
Per month, based on a 3 bedroom property
Halls
£660
Per month, dependant on chosen halls
Utilities
£160
Per month
Wi-Fi
£35
Per month
Council Tax
£463.90
Fibre Download Speed
80Mbps
Fibre Upload Speed
20Mbps
Pint of Beer
£3.50
Gym membership
£35
Weekly food shop
£30
A huge selection of flavours and variations.
Open early for authentic Chinese breakfast.
Serving traditional Asian cuisine.
A cocktail bar and dim sum parlour.
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As Chinatown is fairly central there’s a very active police presence. The area is very busy even until later at night, making the crime rate fairly low. Chinatown is deemed to be a safe place to live.
Chinatown is in the London borough of Westminster, bordering Soho and the West End.
Chinatown is located in Zone 1 but it doesn’t have its own tube station. The nearest Tube stations are Leicester Square, Piccadilly Circus and Covent Garden.
In the borough of Westminster , the average cost of Council Tax based on a band D property is £463.90 per year.
Based on a three bed property, the average price of rent for a Chinatown property is £2,400 per month.