Affordable and safe place to live in London within 40 min commute to Holborn?

�900/month for a non-studio 1 bed flat rules out the sought after areas on the west and southwest sides, simply because the private rental markets are too expensive. Holborn can only be conveniently reached from locations on the Piccadilly or Central Lines, because it isn't close to any of the mainline train stations. Your idea about considering the areas around Wood Green is actually a good one. Also, areas along the eastern part of the Central Line (roughly postcode areas E18, E11, IG8, IG2, IG4 and IG6) would be a relatively affordable and well-regarded, with a decent journey time to Holborn of under 30 mins