Nextdoor and ScoopLoop
I've just joined having seen a post on nextdoor recommending here. I never tried streetlife so no basis for comparison.
Despite its failings - search facility!! - one of the things I do like about nextdoor is the size of the community. It's specific and small which seems to makes it relevant. ScoopLoop have plopped me into Furzedown, and I have the option to move to another community close community once, e.g. Tooting but both cover a large area with an awful lot of people!
Any tips for here?!