From London to West England or East Anglia?

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I've tried to find much anecdotal information on this but couldn't.

I'd like to know where is more ideal for a young family seeking the countryside/village lifestyle with good links to London. Picturesque walks outside your doorstep, old buildings, easy to get along with the community as a newcomer etc,

For West England, I'm thinking Gloucestershire/ Cotswolds and East Anglia, Suffolk and perhaps Cambridgeshire.

Tight budget however (under £400k) and want an old house (pre-1930s) with a large garden. :)

How often do you need to get into London - what is the maximum time you can spend on travel / how often do you need to be in London

Definitely get more for your money in Norfolk,beautiful beaches as well.Lot quieter than the South west.

The otta property website provides a "Trends" feature that lets you select a Post Code area, such as IP for Ipswich, and see the mean prices for flats and houses. That may help steer your to a more affordable area. You may need to delete your browsing data if you hit the free limit of searches.

https://ottaproperty.co.uk/trends