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Looking to move to the big city and get yourself established? Nearly a quarter of Londoners are aged 25-34, a demographic that’s growing year on year - so if you’re moving to London as a young professional, you definitely won’t be short of friends once you get there. The abundance of industries with strongholds in London means that many young people move to the capital specifically for work, and to compete for the abundant and highly sought-after roles available there. There are risks involved when uprooting yourself and moving into such a competitive environment,, but for many ambitious young people, the potential rewards are too great to ignore.

Acton, an up-and-coming neighbourhood in in West London. Here's what you need to know before moving there.