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If I like St Albans...where else?

58 replies

OhTinky · 25/04/2018 10:18

Currently living in the South East and considering a move somewhere else, but where?!

Working in London (west/central) so easy access to a London trainline is essential and schooling, particularly secondary schooling is a priority. Would want to live within a mile or so of the station too for ease of commute.

If I like St Albans, but probably can’t quite afford it, where else? Ideally 3 bed house budget circa £500,000. I can’t think of anywhere else which is a small town in its own right with a good high street, good trains, good schools etc etc - but clearly it comes at a premium!

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Lookingforspace · 28/04/2018 22:18

Do you want to stay in Herts? If so, Berkhamsted is definitely similar. Otherwise, Tunbridge Wells is very like St Albans as is Wokingham.

dontticklethetoad · 29/04/2018 00:59

cheeky what do you mean by "ad land"? Intrigued as a Berkhamsted resident Grin

Agree that LB is good value for money and on the mainline to Euston.

OhTinky · 29/04/2018 14:10

Thankyou again for all the suggestions! You have guessed I’m currently in Hertfordshire (in one of the towns mentioned already) but I’m looking for a change.

Boggled by how cheap Bedfordshire is in comparison, and there’s so many towns I’ve never heard of Blush Lots of food for thought, the idle Rightmove searching continues...

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misdee · 29/04/2018 14:26

I'm in welwyn garden city. West side. Quiet enough. Towns a bit rubbish but close enough to st Albans and Stevenage. Fast train into kings cross as well for days out. Took less than 30 mins to get to Oxford street with my big kids last year.

BubblesBuddy · 29/04/2018 19:24

Ad Land? They work for advertising agencies! Lots of commuters into London for very well paid jobs. Ditto St Albans. Harpenden is more management consultancy, finance and law!

dontticklethetoad · 29/04/2018 20:06

Ah OK. I don't think I know anyone that works in advertising!

yellowcushion · 30/04/2018 13:59

Boxmoor , right by the station as well .

TheHouseElf · 30/04/2018 23:41

Have a look at Ware, in Hertfordshire.

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