Talk

Flip

Join our Property forum for renovation, DIY, and house selling advice.

Property/DIY

Where to live an hour from London that's multicultural and green/pretty?

8 replies

SilverSixpence · 17/10/2009 19:19

Hi, we are thinking of making a move out of London within the next couple of years, but we'd like to live somewhere within an hour's commute of London, but not in a big town. I'd like somewhere green and quite friendly. We're from an Asian background and dont want DS to feel like the odd one out though! I like the sound of the villages around Guildford but am thinking Woking might be more multicultural although it doesnt sound as nice - any thoughts? And any alternative areas that might be good?

OP posts:

Report

pagwatch · 17/10/2009 19:32

Guildford and surrounding villges are lovely but pricey. Woking is less lovely but cheaper.
I live in the centre of Guildford and, like most city centres, it is more culturally mixed than surrounding villages/suburbs with huge numbers Europeans but relatively small Asian and Black population.
Woking again is much more culturally mixed but shops,schools and facilities less good.
I guess it depends on budget and personal preference.
Go and spend a day in both - both have train stations within walking distance of town and have decent parking

Report

onemoretimetoday · 17/10/2009 19:50

What about Northwood? Lots of green space, lovely houses, great schools but still on the tube and a good size asian community

Report

SilverSixpence · 17/10/2009 21:19

which Northwood is it? the one in Middlesex or somewhere else? how far is it to get into london?

OP posts:

Report

onemoretimetoday · 18/10/2009 09:34

The one in Middlesex, 28 mins to Baker Street on the tube and even quicker on the fast train from Moor Park.

Report

HerHonesty · 18/10/2009 19:23

woking is a hole.

we live in a very green village and i am from an asian background, and tbh, although i was worried about it at first, I have never felt the odd one out at all, so dont let it stop you considering places which you might think are too monocultured.

Report

jeanjeannie · 19/10/2009 09:33

High Wycombe. Very large Asian community and some parts (the outskirts of the town) very pretty. 40 mins into Marylebone. Prices are a bit ££ in the pretty parts though.

Report

SugarSkyHigh · 19/10/2009 09:37

What about Chesham?(in Bucks). Good links to London and with beautiful surrounding countryside (Chilterns). Seems to be a large multicultural community too, more than nearby Berkhamsted.