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Where to live near Gatwick

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CabinCrew92 · 30/11/2022 20:31

I would really appreciate any advice. I have a new job at Gatwick airport and will need to relocate from up North. Can anyone suggest where I should look for reasonably priced rented accommodation within an hours commute by public transport?

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LIZS · 30/11/2022 20:34

What do you deem affordable? Horley is popular with airport workers or Three Bridges but probably more than you currently pay.

AllIwantforChristmas22 · 30/11/2022 20:35

Redhill?

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CabinCrew92 · 30/11/2022 20:39

LIZS · 30/11/2022 20:34

What do you deem affordable? Horley is popular with airport workers or Three Bridges but probably more than you currently pay.

Thanks LIZS, My rent at the moment is £400/ month but I could probably stretch to £600.

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Whycanineverever · 30/11/2022 20:46

I think you probably need to look at a house share / bedsit type thing for that price. Maybe a studio.

babyyodaxmas · 30/11/2022 20:49

m.spareroom.co.uk/flatshare/east_sussex/hampden_park

LIZS · 30/11/2022 20:52

Afraid you will struggle to find anywhere commutable unless you share. www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/57456440#/?channel=RES_LET 1 bed Horley If you are likely to have early/late shifts public transport can be tricky.

tattychicken · 30/11/2022 20:55

Check out FB for cabin crew accommodation/house share, there are lots of pages re this. Shared houses or rooms to let in Crawley/Horley are a good bet.

LlynTegid · 30/11/2022 21:11

I think you are going to have to accept some form of house share.

Margo34 · 30/11/2022 21:19

CabinCrew92 · 30/11/2022 20:39

Thanks LIZS, My rent at the moment is £400/ month but I could probably stretch to £600.

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SE is expensive, money doesn't stretch nearly as far as up north. House share probably only option on such a small budget. Crawley or Redhill maybe?

FirstTimeMaybes · 30/11/2022 21:22

Eesh just seen your rent.

We pay £1200/month for a 2 bedroom flat....we're 20 minutes from Gatwick.

geraniumsandsunshine · 30/11/2022 21:24

I know someone who pays about £850 for a one bed flat in Horley but they have been long term tenants, so rent hasn't increased too much

LiftyLift · 30/11/2022 21:27

I am in Sussex too, afraid to say it will be right for even a room share on that money. Crawley and Horley both good for a short commute. If you are driving, it opens up other towns nearby, like East Grinstead, Haywards Heath and Burgess Hill.

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CabinCrew92 · 30/11/2022 21:30

Looks like I’ll need to have another look at my budget! I had hoped to be able to save for a deposit on a flat but I don’t see that happening.
Thanks for all the suggestions though, at least I have some idea of where to start looking. It’s a bit daunting having to share a house with strangers, like being a student again.

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