Dickens Estate - any thoughts?

Does anyone live on/near the Dicken's Estate?
What's it like? Rough, friendly, sedate - all of the above?
I'm thinking about buying there but as the price of the property will probably go down over the next few years I need to know that I won't be desperate to move after the first six months..
I'd appreciate any comments on the estate or Bermondsey itself..
Thanx xx

Hi.. I am in the same position as yourself and have been trying to find out what the area is really like. I have had mixed views depending on who I talk to. I notice your post is quite old, so wondered if you had made the move there and what it is like? Thanx

Can't answer your question but found this interesting link to the area:

http://www.infed.org/socialaction/bermondsey_print_version.htm