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To think there is nowhere within commutable distance to London that I want to live?

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Teacherprebaby · 26/07/2024 10:31

Any advice greatly appreciated; if you commute to London, where do you live and what is it like? I have seen some less than desirable areas and don't want to make a mistake. I'm sure there are fabulous places, I just don't know them.

Must be within commuting distance to London Bridge/Victoria.

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SeeSeeRider · 26/07/2024 11:03

The Estuary accent would be enough to put me off living in the South East, but having said that, if your salary is high enough you could commute from somewhere near a stop on the GWR main line like Didcot, Chippenham, or even Bath or Bristol.

AsparagusGirl · 26/07/2024 11:03

What's the budget and family situation?
How often do you need to commute?
I lived in London pre-pandemic and when we were deciding whether to move out to 'commutable' or stay in London we ended up in Balham which was amazing for our commutes to London Bridge and meant we could get an uber to nursery if the tube was screwed. This was a daily commute though and you might want more space/better schools. We had a lovely 3 bed terrace with a garden but were glad to have moved away to a bigger house when Covid struck.

KnickerlessParsons · 26/07/2024 11:00

You can commute to London from Wiltshire. Swindon to Paddington is only 55 mins on the 7:40 non stop train.

mitogoshi · 26/07/2024 10:58

When I was working near London Bridge people commuted from as far as the Isle of Wight! What is your max time and budget (further = more expensive).

MyBreezyPombear · 26/07/2024 10:54

You've left out a lot of details.

What's considered commuting to you? I live in London but people I work with commute all the way from Portsmouth.

What's your budget? Are you going to be buying or renting?

What's desirable for you? Are you wanting rural or live in a town?

Bedtime91 · 26/07/2024 10:52

Depends what you've decided is 'desirable' - St Albans is nice and direct to London Bridge via Thameslink

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