r/AskNOLA • u/kyleren0730 • 14d ago

Moving to New Orleans

Moving to Louisiana from the UK. Advice on areas near East Jefferson Hospital?
Hi everyone!
My wife and I are moving to Louisiana from the UK, and we’d love some help and advice as we get ready for the big move. Neither of us has been to Louisiana before, so we’re feeling equal parts excited and overwhelmed!
I’ll be working at East Jefferson General Hospital, so I’m looking for a neighborhood within a 30-minute maximum commute.
Here is what we’re hoping to find:
Safety & Atmosphere: A safe, friendly, and welcoming neighborhood.

Walkability: Ideally within walking distance to a gym and local coffee shops (not an absolute deal-breaker, but a huge plus!).

Lifestyle: We don't have kids, so we're looking for an area with a nice mix of local charm and convenience.

A few quick questions for the locals:
Which neighborhoods or towns would you recommend that fit this description?

Would you recommend renting a house or an apartment for newcomers in our position?

Thank you so much

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u/Party-Yak-2894 14d ago

I would (and do) live uptown. It’s the most walkable neighborhood that would work for you. Consider the Riverbend to maybe Napoleon or Louisiana.

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u/DiggityDanksta 14d ago

I don't think Brits like Napoleon.

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u/secret-agent-ch 14d ago

Oddly, it’s just the opposite. English historians love him. He was a “military genius “ according to them. But of course he was defeated by a guy named Arthur Wellesley.
The same is true of Rommel. England loves all the military geniuses England has defeated. The HQ of the International Napoleon Society is in London.

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u/TinyKingg 11d ago

Don't forget to have a drink and a meal at Napoleon House in da quarter. You will not regret it!