Wallet-friendly places to live near London

Wallet-friendly places to live near London

As more residents of the UK have learnt to appreciate the importance of space and the outdoors following months of lockdown, many city-workers are seeking commuter towns outside of London, with easy access into the city and the benefit of more space.

Even as you make your way out of London, properties can be costly, especially with additional rail fares and living costs.
With this in mind, we reveal the most affordable places to live near London with the costs of rail fares for each location.
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