Explore the best commuter areas to live and top ideas for family-friendly commuter towns close to London:
Best towns to live near London
Many wonderful towns surround London, and the commuter belt offers something for everyone.
The stunning city of St Albans offers direct train services to London in just 18 minutes, so it is no surprise that it is such a popular commuter town.
Borehamwood is well known for being a commuter town in Hertfordshire, with direct train services to Blackfriars and London Bridge in less than 40 minutes.
Whether you choose to live in Reading town centre, Caversham or Sonning, the whole area of reading provides all you need as it’s a perfect commuter town!