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Nice Areas Around London

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  • Horasio
    Horasio Posts: 6,676 Forumite
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    mrsc wrote:
    We currently live in Essex, and commute into London on a daily basis it takes about 40 minutes, driving you have good access to the A12 and A13. I can't say much about the schools as we don't have children but my schooling was good and I would send my children to the same school. Most areas are very nice and we might be biased but I love living in Essex.
    I have never lived in Essex but when I visit, I find the people very friendly and positive.
    An average day in my life:hello: :eek::mad: :coffee::coffee::coffee::T :o :rotfl: :rotfl: :p :eek::mad: :beer:
    I am no expert in property but have lived in many types of homes, in many locations and can only talk from experience.
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 0 Newbie
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    Moving to (hopefully!) a nice bit - Studio way.

    Around that area, there's also Bricket Wood. Its a really nice large village, practically hidden inside a wood. It's just up the road from Radlett.. but it's a bit pricey as no new houses ever get built there
  • Horasio
    Horasio Posts: 6,676 Forumite
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    ringo_24601 wrote:
    No one's mentioned north of London. I'm moving to Borehamwood soon and buying my first home. You could also consider Watford or St. Albans. Both are on very fast links into London.
    St Albans is lovely - I went to a huge wedding at the cathedral and it was magical. I also worked there and it is friendly there.
    An average day in my life:hello: :eek::mad: :coffee::coffee::coffee::T :o :rotfl: :rotfl: :p :eek::mad: :beer:
    I am no expert in property but have lived in many types of homes, in many locations and can only talk from experience.
  • clairehi
    clairehi Posts: 1,352 Forumite
    We live in a small town in North Herts with excellent schools, where house prices are a lot lower than St Albans/Harpenden etc, but it is still a nice place to live.

    "Around London" is a huge area - can you narrow it down at all. Do you need/want to have transport links to anywhere in particular ie to see friends/family.
  • Horasio
    Horasio Posts: 6,676 Forumite
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    I have never been to Slough, Croydon or Watford but have heard they are horrible, sorry to anyone who lives there.
    An average day in my life:hello: :eek::mad: :coffee::coffee::coffee::T :o :rotfl: :rotfl: :p :eek::mad: :beer:
    I am no expert in property but have lived in many types of homes, in many locations and can only talk from experience.
  • Horasio
    Horasio Posts: 6,676 Forumite
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    clairehi wrote:
    We live in a small town in North Herts with excellent schools, where house prices are a lot lower than St Albans/Harpenden etc, but it is still a nice place to live.

    "Around London" is a huge area - can you narrow it down at all. Do you need/want to have transport links to anywhere in particular ie to see friends/family.
    Yes, central London is very different to within the M25 and just outside the M25. The nearest equivalent, culturally is south of London or south west of London.
    An average day in my life:hello: :eek::mad: :coffee::coffee::coffee::T :o :rotfl: :rotfl: :p :eek::mad: :beer:
    I am no expert in property but have lived in many types of homes, in many locations and can only talk from experience.
  • carriel_2
    carriel_2 Posts: 186 Forumite
    Hiya, we are in a similar position, hubby needs to move closer to London for work, we have gone for Surrey & in particular a little town called Oxted, he has a few friends there who have suggested it, its a lovely place, but expensive & has one of the best schools in the country (apparently) its small enough to have a community feel, but big enough to have a gym, swimming pool, shops etc.

    We're going to book ourselves a travelodge next weekend & spend a couple of days around the Surrey area, just being generally nosey & getting a feel for the area, maybe visit a few letting agents too. See what we think of the place.
  • Horasio
    Horasio Posts: 6,676 Forumite
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    clairehi wrote:
    We live in a small town in North Herts with excellent schools, where house prices are a lot lower than St Albans/Harpenden etc, but it is still a nice place to live.

    "Around London" is a huge area - can you narrow it down at all. Do you need/want to have transport links to anywhere in particular ie to see friends/family.
    Stevenage is cheaper than other places in Herts.
    An average day in my life:hello: :eek::mad: :coffee::coffee::coffee::T :o :rotfl: :rotfl: :p :eek::mad: :beer:
    I am no expert in property but have lived in many types of homes, in many locations and can only talk from experience.
  • Horasio
    Horasio Posts: 6,676 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    carriel wrote:
    Hiya, we are in a similar position, hubby needs to move closer to London for work, we have gone for Surrey & in particular a little town called Oxted, he has a few friends there who have suggested it, its a lovely place, but expensive & has one of the best schools in the country (apparently) its small enough to have a community feel, but big enough to have a gym, swimming pool, shops etc.

    We're going to book ourselves a travelodge next weekend & spend a couple of days around the Surrey area, just being generally nosey & getting a feel for the area, maybe visit a few letting agents too. See what we think of the place.
    It is lovely round there but the house prices are horrendous - enjoy your stay and good luck:)
    An average day in my life:hello: :eek::mad: :coffee::coffee::coffee::T :o :rotfl: :rotfl: :p :eek::mad: :beer:
    I am no expert in property but have lived in many types of homes, in many locations and can only talk from experience.
  • chatta
    chatta Posts: 3,392 Forumite
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    Surrey has nice schools, expensive though. But easy commuting into London etc.
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