Richard made me feel very welcome at his flat during my stay! The room was a pleasant surprise; very clean, bright, and comfortable. The neighborhood was satisfactory. There is a convenient store across the street which supplies basic food and drink needs, and a few places to eat lunch or dinner as well. The Cyprus stop for the DLR (which brings you to connections for the Tube to central London) is a 5 minute walk. I loved my stay in London, and when I come back, I'll be looking to see if Richard's flat is available again.