Edmonton Green shopping centre, a hideous concrete beast built in the 60's to replace an original…read morestreet market dating back to 19th century the Green with a pond was the centre of village life. The main benefit are the stalls, where cheap fruit and veg can be bought although the new owners St Modwen, developers have built a new entrance area and new Asda they still have some way to go to remove the bleak brutalism of the place. What you see is what you get. In the local area are many fine Turkish grocers and cafes bargain meals for a £5 note Stew with rice, salad and bread. Don't be put of by the shank town Daily Mail nonsense.

This is the realm of all things cheap in North London. 99p…read moreStore, Poundland, Iceland, Superdrug sit next to each other, surrounding the Market Square, where you can get all your fruit and veg as well as quality meat at reasonable prices. Although it's a bit remote from the centre of town, it is definitely worth the journey on a day off or at weekends.

Central Park sells mid range and some inexpensive clothing and shoes. The sister store next door…read morereplicates the style of Central Park but makes it more casual. The second shop is the Factory Outlet. I like Central Park but I think Factory Outlet sucks. A 7 pound tracksuit is just too chavtastic for me in purple and pink terry cloth. There was a 2 pound jewellery table too ( Central Park had a closer to 10 pound table). Verdict: This shop is okay to have a look around. Central Park can still be a bit expensive and Factory Outlet is total Norf London neighbourhood girls wear for people that listen to Fergie or Mutya.