Where in London?

[JadeFeather]

Hi all
Looking for suggestions for areas to live in that are:

1. 30-40 minute commute into London (to the city)
   
2. have good primary schools (open to non- Christians)
   
3. in the west so we can be close to my family
   So far have looked at Twickenham (too expensive and shortage of property),Hampton (infrequent trains), Staines, Walton, Hersham (not sure non church primary schools are good). Also thinking about Ruislip/Eastcote and Hanwell but don't know if these will be within our budget. We are looking for a small 3 bed house or maisonette up to 450k. Any suggestions?

[Twickerhun]

Try Whitton rather than twickenham...

[Crispbutty]

North cheam, Worcester park, new Malden. All fit that criteria.

[Southbucksoldbuffer]

I know it's not London, but have you thought about Maidenhead? Good commute at the moment and can only get better when cross rail starts in a couple of years time.

[LisbethSalandersLaptop]

Slough - not really London I know but...

[Pennybun4]

OP, there are trains every 30 minutes sfrom Hampton and more frequent in rush hour. Try East Molesey, much cheaper over the river.

[whois]

Anywhere on x-rail.
Watford? Not really west but you should be able to buy something and commute in

[Hobbes8]

Ruislip Manor, Ruislip Gardens and South Ruislip will be cheaper than Ruislip and Eastcote, but I'm not sure if they're still planning HS2 through that area. Good primary schools. Also Rayners Lane has some top state schools.

Hanwell unlikely to be in budget, but perhaps Greenford or Southall - these areas aren't lovely though.

Whitton or Isleworth will be cheaper than Twickenham but mind you're not downwind of Mogdens sewage works. Feltham is OK but not super. Avoid Hanworth.

I've lived in and around all of these places if you have any questions, but I moved away about 2 years ago.

[TheSnowFairy]

I second Maidenhead / Cookham - 40 mins or so into London and Crossrail comes in a couple of years. For £450k you'd get somewhere decent too.

[Umbrelladilemma]

I'm sure cross rail will improve commute times significantly, but surely there is no way you could currently commute to the city in 30-40 min door-to-door from somewhere in west London? The tube journey alone will take you at least 40-50 minutes without allowing for walking etc.

[JadeFeather]

Thanks all.
Will look at Whitton and Ruislip properly again. I've looked at them recently and on first glance it seems like you need £500k for a 3 bedroom place.
With the places that have crossrail eg Maidenhead would still mean at 1.5 hour commute until 2018.

Aren't frequent Hampton trains only either in the morning or evening? I read somewhere it's not at both times. East Molesey would be hampton court wouldn't it which is a super long commute if I recall correctly.

Don't mean door to door 30-40 mins that would be impossible I know. I meant a 30-40 min journey into a london terminal.

[TeaandHobnobs]

Peak time trains from Maidenhead are c.20-25 mins - journey on to the city approx. 15-25 mins depending on where you are going.

[MillionToOneChances]

Woking is reasonably priced and

[Unreasonablebetty]

We're north instead of west but Stevenage is about 40 mins by train, and it's much cheaper than London to buy... Like half the price!

[Diddlydokey]

South Norwood?

[CruCru]

Kew Gardens.

[Hillfarmer]

Teddington!

[Mintyy]

CruCru - you can't get a three bed property in Kew for £450,000. Very odd suggestion .

[WanderingNotLost]

East Sheen, Roehampton, Mortlake, Gunnersbury?

[longtimelurker101]

Enfield Lock? 28 mind to Liverpool St and lots within your price range.

[hellsbellsmelons]

High Wycombe way?
23 minute fast train into Marylebone.
There are some nice villages only a few miles out of HW.
Loads more house for your money!

[franksidebottom]

Definitely look at eastcote and ruislip. Is hertfordshire too far out? Cheshunt/waltham forest way?

[Mintyy]

And this is an AIBU question because .... ????

[MyDogEatsBalloons]

East Sheen, Roehampton, Mortlake, Gunnersbury

I don't know Gunnersbury at all, but you won't get anywhere near a three bedroomed house for £450k in the first three!

[QuintShhhhhh]

You miiiiight in Roehampton...

[DragonRojo]

The fast train from Maidenhead into Paddington takes 20 minutes, and then circle to Liverpool Street. Did you mean 1.5 hours each way or in total?