hi pavlina - just to clarify .. your budget of £1300 .. is that per week or per month ? If the latter the i can recommend the perfect place for your requirements. I was in a similar situation - i.e. kids, looking for good schools/nurseries, lots of green open spaces + nice restaurants etc nearby. We used to live in central london but wanted a house & garden and all of the above. So we found the perfect location which ticked all the boxes: Hatch End. The only downside is that its in the suburbs so could involve a slightly longer train commute (mine takes 45mins). However, for that trade-off you get great schools, nurseries and a great area to come home to.