Many Londoners are choosing to swap city life for the suburbs. These commuter towns, often nestled just outside of London, provide a respite from the hustle and bustle without feeling too remote. Thanks to the London Underground network stretching into parts of Essex, Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire, some of these commuter havens even offer direct Tube access to Central London.
Take Epping, for instance, a charming town in Essex that's just a stone's throw away from the capital. READ MORE: The insanely beautiful village not far from London that looks like it's barely changed for centuries Conveniently situated at the tail end of the Central line, Epping offers easy connections to hotspots like Stratford, Liverpool Street, Bank, Oxford Circus and Shepherd's Bush . A trip to Bank will set you back about 38 minutes.
While house prices here aren't exactly cheap, they're not quite as steep as those in London. Rightmove reports that the average property price in Epping over the past year was around £609,000. That's roughly £172,000 less than the overall average for London.
The town consistently ranks among the top spots for commuters. In 2022, Kubie Gold Associates named it the second-best commuter town, citing its abundant green spaces and excellent transport links. Epping's market has been a staple since 1253 and takes place every Monday.
With approximately 84 stalls, you can find everything from fresh produce and clothing to household items and pet supplies. The majority of .