Archway is a fantastic area to live. I know it doesn't appear like much when you get out of the tube, but it's vastly improved in the last two years, and living here is fantastic. The transportation is fantastic, with a zone 2 tube and numerous buses to all parts of London, as well as the overland at Upper Holloway. It's within easy reach of all parts of London too; there's no need for a car. The schools are good, and there are many community facilities including a sports centre, library, and shops. Overall, Archway is a safe environment where you can feel comfortable walking around at night. There's a small community park with a playground where my children have played for hours every day. There's also a shop on site which has a food store and newsagents. There are some great restaurants within easy reach of the area too, such as Red Lantern Tai Chi and Chinese Restaurant or if you're looking for something more local the Punch & Judy or Chippy's chip shops are only minutes away. There are many different types of people in Archway, just like anywhere else in London. It's not like it's completely made up of gang members or anything, but there is a large Turkish community which likes to use its own language with English words mixed in (called Turkish). There are also lots of students from nearby universities such as University College London and Royal Holloway which live in the area during term time.