Top 10 Places to live near London 2022 | Where to stay if you work in London | London commuter towns
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These are the top 10 places to live and stay near London in 2022. If you are looking to move to the UK, these are the top 10 commuter towns outside London to stay which will help you save money. In this video we discuss where you should live if you work in London and list out the top 10 places to live and stay near or outside London in 2022.
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Top 10 Places to live near London 2022 | Where to live if you work in London | London commuter towns
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Thank you for taking the time to make this, I have not been able to find much content on moving to the UK WITH a family.
Hope to see more content!
I currently live in Cambridge and commute to Central London for uni. It's very nice but the commute is really expensive, I pay only a little less for transport costs compared to what I used to pay for student accommodation (and live with my parents so I have no extra rent costs). However, a lot of people from the Cambridge area commute to London. In the future I plan to live in Royston (Hertfordshire), it's a pretty and historic town and in the middle of the train route between Cambridge and London, so there are good transport links to both.
Hey!!
That's lovely to hear!!
I live in maidenhead too.
It's a good place with peaceful environment and lovely people.. I simply love this place
Hi Surya, you won't believe how many people have messaged saying they are moving to Maidenhead. We should form our own community :D
We lived in Reading for over 18 years and now in Berlin but plan to move back to the UK. We don't want to move back to Reading and considering Maidenhead, I have been around few times but can't say I know it very well. How is the diversity, it's very important for us that our son goes to school and play with other black & brown children.
Thanks for this! I am a single Mum moving with my 12 year old daughter to the UK from Cape Town, South Africa
Glad this helps!
Great content 👍
Ashika, this is an interesting video about London's commuter towns. As someone who had lived around London for over 35 years, and been a homeowner near St Albans for over twenty years, (5:50) I found your opinions a lot to think about. Would you please disclose the sources for all the things you say in this video? As of 1st May 2023, you have not put the sources in the description for this video. (1st May 2023).
Her video is a bit outdated.
So True...You can never win if you are working in London..No matter where you live...you are struggling with Money.. if you are working in Central London and thinking of living in the outskirts even 30 min commute the travel seasonal tickets are £5k and over..so in reality what you might think you are saving on rent is actually going out as Commute. Yes it is individual choice of where you feel happy and your priorities...For some schools/Social life. But as an individual nuclear families we will suffer because we don't have families...
Interesting you mentioned Maidenhead, may consider it especially if its safe. Had a look at the train tickets, it makes a big difference too. It's like 1.5K cheaper per year then Reading. And it has roughly the same property prices too.
Hey there, Maidenhead is also very safe, has great schools and is relatively close to London.
Amazing video,
Great for those who have to go into London once or twice a week, not more.
I'm also moving out of London to Milton keynes, one of the other places that could have been covered in this video. It's about 35 mins to Euston in the fastest train. A two day weekly commute (national rail only) will cost about £70 and that's £280/month.
Thank you for sharing Anurag. It will definitely help others.
Hii, I'm also planning to move to Milton Keynes... I hope you could help me to find a home.. Plz
Hey thankyou so much for this video, I'm moving to London , Kingston uni for my master's, I was looking for accommodation,and was so confused ,where to live and within budget.
This video helped a lot
Glad this helped. Wish you luck with your move.
Good content for someone who is thinking about the UK with a balanced cost of living.
1) Maidenhead 2:33
2) ST. Albans 5:53
3) Faversham 7:40
4) Reading 8:26
5) Redhill 9:59
6) Sevenoaks 10:49
7) Guildford 11:43
8) Hitchin 12:40
9) Gerrards Cross 13:29
10) Epping 14:15
Been following you when the sub count was low 3 digits. Probably the most useful video yet (after the packing video). Cheers!
So glad you've been a part of taking this channel where it is today! Thank you for the support & glad the video helped Goonjan!
Love your video!!!
Love it! Love it! You are a vibe, funny, cheerful, deliver great content...
Hey Ashika! Great timing!! I have recently started exploring moving to UK and your channel helps me in all aspects. Believe it or not I have started applying and the area I was stuck was choosing which place to move and here it is. Such an informative video serves everything and trust me I am 200% relying on your data and deciding my place. Thanks dear for helping me and so many other aspiring immigrants by saving all consultant fees plus also falling into their false promises. Way to go!! Lots of love stay happy :)
Hi Ruta, so happy it helps! Wish you luck in your move.
@@AbsolutelyAshika hi, my uni is in epsom. I'm confused and blank which place to choose to live (affordable rent) and a place for part time jobs. Is there any place which is the best to stay(less rent ~ 400-500pcm ) and good number of work and pay rates. Please help. Thanks
Hey Ruta , I'm from kerala , India, and I was looking forward to study abroad for my ug course. So I'd like to know that Does the partime jobs in uk pays well ? I mean Can we really afford living expenses and pay next year's collage fee ?
@Ashika, thanks for all the information, very useful.
Can you shed some knowledge on kent please ?
Hi Ashika, your videos are so helpful and informative. Can u pls share a video on the driving licence procedure in the UK. Also pls throw some lights on an international driving licence permit.
Your timing is impeccable as we're looking to get our own licenses soon. Will share details shortly Balaji! And Thank you!!
@@AbsolutelyAshika thanks. awaiting for your video
It's actually tough to get a license in ENGLAND mate and the theory test is a pain in the bloody ass..
Very detailed....really good work sis👍....keep it up n a BIG thank YOU🙂
Thanks a lot 😊 Hope it helped!
@@AbsolutelyAshika Absolutely Ashika it did....like in ur name.....😇😛....God bless!!
This sounds nuts but I know many commuters from my home city Nottingham travel to work to Central London by train (which is less than 2 hours) and live in very nice and affordable houses
I don't blame them! Bigger houses and lower rents!! Smart move.
@@AbsolutelyAshika And some of them are home by 7pm too. I would suggest Leicester, Nottingham and Loughborough - all direct by train to London St Pancras and much cheaper rents
Very informative dear Thanks for sharing God bless
Thanks a ton!!!! Super helpful video. 👏👍
So glad it helped Tarun! Thanks for watching.
Thank you very much. Great work!
Now back in France, I leaved few year in Hitchin prior after few other places in the UK.
Lovely town. Really miss it. Though a cinema would have been nice.
If I go back to UK, I was thinking St Albans or Maidenhead/Reading. As my current company is in High Wycombe and I might need to go in the office at least twice a week compared to now fully homebased.
Guilford is lovely but not practical to reach Standstead Airport.
St albans would be the "secure" choice as I know already Hertford. Having lived in north London and Hitchin. It would near what I was used too.
Maidenhead would be a new adventure for a new start????? And probably easier to reach work when needed???
Well I will see what the future holds for me. Maybe I will stay in France maybe not!
Amazing vid Ashika, learning alot
Thank you for watching! Glad it helped.
Maidenhead
St Albans
Faversham
Reading
Redhill
Sevenoaks
Guildford
Hitchin
Gerrards Cross
Epping
For someone schooling in university of East London, where is the best place to stay outside London?
This is so, so helpful. Thank you!
Thanks so much for this video .
Just gained admission into conventry University London.
Pls i need a precise suggestion on the area to get affordable accommodation.
Not so familiar with all these place .
But wont mind if you can suggest an affordable neighbourhood.
Thanks
Great Information! Please keep up the wonderful work 👌
Thank you for the kind words and thank you for watching Pankaj!
Thanks for this nice video!! Any about Woking?
Would you consider a video on cost of living recent 2023 vs income, and purchasing a house in the regions you cover in this video please
So different ,so refreshing. Grt video👍🏻
Thanks a lot. Hope it helped. 😊
I remember years ago some companies used to pay travel expenses. I guess they dont do that anymore, I am going back some though.
You cant make it from Maidenhead to London Paddington in 23 mins. Its 30 mins on the GWR Didcot Parkway Service (every 30 mins) but cancelled at times & 37 mins on the Crossrail services. The GWR High speed services DONT STOP at Maidenhead & run non stop between Reading & London Paddington & they take
25 mins & always have done through out the years.
There's a train from Maidenhead tomorrow morning at 9:05. It will reach at 9:25. That's 20 mins. 3 whole mins less. There's also one at 8:31 which takes 19 mins.
@@AbsolutelyAshika Those are the Peak Class 1 that run between 0632-0905 & don't run throughout the day or weekends. Granted its 25 mins on the Class 2's with 1st stop Slough.
Strangely enough when I checked this morning then all the Didcot Parkway's that you refer too were all cancelled this morning for some reason. Granted Maidenhead is lovely but the Didcot trains get cancelled regularly at times.
Excellent review. Very informative
So glad it helped Emma!
Thank you very much for this video. I was searching for this kind of content from a very long time on youtube. I'll be moving to London with family (2 yr old daughter) and not sure where to look for the accommodation. My office is near to London bridge and I don't want to spend much on the rentals. Could you suggest some areas which work in my case?
It’s a bit confusing that most of the prices you mentioned are pretty similar to the ones in London though. Also add the expenses to travel into London and I am not sure you’re going to save that much.
Hi Ashu. Thanks much for video.
Thanks for watching Akalya!
Thank you so much, helpful ♥️
Glad it helped!
Hi Ashika, thank you so much, your videos are always so informative.
Please for someone who would be working in horsham, what affordable areas would you advise with easy commute to horsham, somewhere with good schools please?
Horsham is lovely and there are lovely villages within 15/20mins drive
Thanks for this!
My pleasure! Glad it was helpful.
Thanks for sharing. However, the diversity of each city is missing. This info would've been helpful.
Thanks for sharing your feedback Tamra.
absolutely nice information ashika.
Thank you for the kind words Anil 🙏
I’m graduating in September 24, and will be hunting for jobs. Currently I’m staying in Sheffield with university accommodation. And will be moving to new city soon. Please suggest which city I should consider where I can easily get job as well something that’s budget friendly and safe.
Hi Ashika! Hmmmm nice info as always! Ashika I m still waiting for your video on teaching opportunities in UK, all the best good luck for your future projects, love from Pakistan 😊👍🇵🇰
Hi Sameer, haven't forgotten. Will come shortly :)
If someone is teacher in India how to continue in uk
Thank you so much Ashika for this video. Really informative and helpful. Do you have any idea about croydon area?
Hi, I honestly don't have too much info but how bout reading this www.mylondon.news/whats-on/arts-culture-news/51-mildly-irritating-things-living-16238862
@@AbsolutelyAshika thanks for this!
Not a good place to live if you have kids
@@peacecdaniel8946 thanks Peace ! ✌️
Why you chose to rent instead of buying a property since that the deposit for a mortgage is really low, and by buying the property you are paying close amount for mortgage as it is for rent?
thank you for insightful vlogs ms. Ashika..
as a nurse wanting to live in a country side with beautiful vibe and places, that is not too far from london. can you recommend me 3 places pls
You mean by watching the video was not enough for you?
Hey Ashika, isn't it Bristol Bristol Cabot Circus in the video at 6.46min
I like how you includ the crime rate.. Ty for the video
Glad it helped Nam.
@@AbsolutelyAshika glad you made the vid
New subie here. I am planning to stay in UK and this is a fairly good reference. Thank you.
Glad it was helpful and thanks for subscribing. Wish you luck with your move.
Hi Ashika it’s a really informative video thanks. Please can you tell me the post codes in Maidenhead which are really good and near to groceries, town and public transport
Hi Vyshna, Maidenhead isn't very big so nothing is too far away. If you are looking to be centrally located, you could consider SL6 6EU- its close to many schools. Or you can live close to the high street which is SL6 1PY. And thank you for the kind words.
Hi Ashika my office is in Wokingham RG40 Berkshire, I wanted to look for accomdation studio or 1bhk flat which is near to it and the place should have all shops, nightlife etc so where should I search ? Budget 650 - 750 GBP per month
Good luck getting somewhere cheap in St Albans or Sevenoaks!
You know, I tried really hard in St. Albans but hardly any properties came up and when they did, they agent put us into a bidding war.
How do I find the rooms ? Which app? Could you please tell more about this?
you just did not mentioned commuting cost. In the UK, trains are probably world's most expensive. If you live in Reading, commute will be minimum 30 pounds a day
How about Wakefield?West Yorkshire?is it nice place to settle?
@Absolutely Ashika, can you please share your same thoughts in 2023? We are coming down there and looking for similar option in outer London
Glad i live in Northumbria ,as far away from London and still be in England,hate London
Why hate? That's a really strong word.
@@AbsolutelyAshika Most northerners hate London! London steals investment from the North and lavishes vanity projects on itself to the detriment of everywhere else. Crime in London is horrendous.
Thanks Ashika! Such a nice video. I’m confused to choose between Winchester - St Albans - Guildford - workingham. I don’t have children yet so suggest the best place to stay
Hi Vikram. Thank you!! Where is your office going to be?
@@AbsolutelyAshika 80% work from home but clients are mostly around uk especially in London
Hii Ashika!!
@ background is your home?
It's as stunning and pretty as you are
You are right my daughter pays 1750 gbp for 1 bhk in London
But as she is single and workplace is near , she has preferred to live there
As always very useful information
Hi Deepika, my house is in the video :) but thank you for the compliment. Yes it makes sense when you stay by yourself to want to be closer to the office. Hope she likes London so far and is enjoying her stay. Thank you for watching!
Hi Ashika...Great video, keep up the good job. Your thoughts on Ashford and Chertsey in Surrey? My wife is got an opportunity at the NHS in these places, which to choose from?
Thanks.
Where can iget information on properties listed for rent?
Thank you. Hope to buy thanks package soon.
Good luck!
Would highly recommend Cookham.
Cookham is great. I agree.
Thanks for the info
Thanks for watching Vin
Hi Ashika, Thank you for your video.I am IT Professional and need to choose between Hitchin and Stevenage, Can you please suggest which is better for Education, health and safety.
Education for my child, mean better school.
Nice video and it's more useful
Thank you for the kind words.
Hi didi... I've been watching ur videos and would like to get a suggestion from you. Im new to UK n currently staying in London since I came on a student Visa to pursue my Masters and never knew that dependants were not allowed. I have a kid of age 2 yrs...N many people r suggesting me to go back leaving all the fee paid n everything...
Hi...good info, how about Sunninghill ascot? It is in berkshire but just being area specific. TIA
Come to Stevenage. We have an Iceland, may bettering shops and nail salons. The crime rate is as low as 950 per 1000 residents. The wildlife is incredible, we have 15 different species of rat.
Thank you for sharing this!
Reading ❤
Guildford ❤
🤛
When new session in school starts ? 11class admissions in school what is process?
I'm from Maidstone it's classed as a commuter town
Hi ashika we are moving to London in 2 weeks and started packing but i have some doubt whether we can carry below items or not please let me know
Peanut
Coconut oil
Channa
Whole moong
Dry green leaves
Ghee
Horse gram
You can carry anything in your checkin bag. The first 3 items are available at reasonable prices in most supermarkets in London and instead can carry more Ghee
Thank you
Hi Sushma, you can find out what food items you can carry by checking here: www.gov.uk/bringing-food-into-great-britain
I would however suggest you don't carry these items as ALL indian stores in the UK have all these items. You'd be wasting precious space.
900 pounds for how many days to stay in favarsham
Thank you so much 🙏🤍
Hi Ashika, can you please review Stevenage as well? Thank you in advance
Hey Sam, I'll def try and share something on this soon.
Hi, Are there major food, gas and fuel issues in UK?Is it safe to move there at the moment
What about Sussex? I would love to know more about Sussex as I am considering it
may i know how to moved there and find a job easily???? i hope u can help me with more information tq...
Where are the areas in the UK that have clearest easy-to-follow english accent for international students
Hello. Any area near university of essex (Colchester) where we can find Indian stores groceries and all. Suggest me
I like ur editing a lot which app do u use ?? So beautifuly done
Thank you for the kind words. I use final cut pro
How I can find out genuine agents who help me with finding the property for rent outside the london. Can you give me any suggestions on that?
I think you are staying in central London as I am staying in a 1bhk flat in Harrow that's 1275 a month. I do agree with you that London is really costly.
Yeah the numbers were for central London. Do you recommend staying in Harrow? Would help folks who are planning on moving.
Thanks for the videos.
Pls i need a precise suggestion for an affordable accommodation .just got an admission to conventry london campus .
Pls will appreciate all the information i can get .
thanks
@Te_legram @Absolutelyashika ok 👍
i live in hatfield.
I am considering to move west of London. Reading / Maidenhead.
I am on my advance research so I just need to travel to hatfield once in a week. So I would like to know part-time jobs availability in Reading and Maidenhead to support my staay.
Hi. How is swindon as a town to stay and work?
How are the schools?…are there good schools which have a curriculum as good as IB schools
hounslow is not to expensive and has east commute to central london by public transportation
I am reaching out to seek your expert advice on the best place to live in London for my Indian family. I have been following your videos and find them immensely helpful, but I am in search of very specific details tailored to our needs.
We are looking for a location that offers the perfect balance of convenience, amenities, and community for our family. Specifically, we are interested in finding a 2-bedroom flat in a high-rise building, ideally with modern facilities and a safe environment.
Moreover, as education is a top priority for us, we are also seeking recommendations for good high schools in the vicinity. It is crucial for us to ensure that our children have access to quality education within a reasonable distance from our residence.
Could you please provide insights into the best neighborhoods or areas in London that meet these criteria? Any additional information or tips you can offer to help us make an informed decision would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you in advance for your assistance. We eagerly await your response.
Are Watford kyu Nahi hain list mein?!
Thnk you so much
Thank you for watching Bhumin!
I am from Bangalore...how is the friends circle for kids in your area..is yoir child having lot of friends there?
Hi Ashika, Any particular reason why you didnt include Slough in your list ??
Hi Sam, I happened to stumble upon some mom blogs which maintained that Slough was not the safest when you had young children so I decided to steer away. I can’t be sure how true that was but just to be on the safer side, I decided to give slough a miss.
What about scarborough??
Hiii i want know about the west ruislip city rent all avarage please....
Thank you so much Ashika! We will be moving to the UK soon and I will be working based out of central London. We were on the fence as to whether we wanted to live in one of the suburbs or outside. This video really has helped us a lot in understanding the advantages of living outside London, the options available, and to a certain extent in my wife pestering me a bit to live in Maidenhead ;). One important question we have though is how good is the child care in Maidenhead or Reading? Hope it's not too difficult to answer :). Thanks again!
Hi Harsha, happy it helped! In both reading and Maidenhead you have child care options. If your child goes to school, school is free. If not, You can get 30 hours of free childcare per week for 38 weeks of the year (during school term time). You may be able to get free childcare for 52 weeks if you use fewer than 30 hours per week.
Reading is a city vs Maidenhead so has its pros and cons
@@AbsolutelyAshika Thank you!
I'm born and bred in reading. It's really multicultural and has great childcare and schools. Shopping and food is great 👍🏼 Love reading
@@aleidakhan8132 hi there. Thank you for sharing your input. It will definitely help viewers looking to move too soon ❤️
@@aleidakhan8132 That's nice to hear. Also, as Ashika said, housing seems to be much more affordable in comparison to London. We will most likely be moving there. Thank you!
Very helpful video, thank you so much but the biggest problem is travel costs outside London😏😏
I know it's too bloody expensive
how to check for school if it a good one or not?
At what class does it start to matter the quality of school ?
So Ofsted reviews schools every now and then and I know there are a lot of mixed reviews about schools but there’s no other fixed way to measure them unfortunately. They rank schools into outstanding, good etc. The other way is to take a tour of the school and evaluate its facilities for yourself, read bulletin boards etc. I think you should worry about the quality of a school from day 1 to be honest and not wait till the kids get older.
Hi, could you please let us know the availability of Indian groceries store in Maidenhead.
Hey there. Try Gordons. Its the biggest Indian grocery shop in town.