The little known commuter town named London's best where houses are more than £260K cheaper

Since the Covid pandemic prompted many to reassess their living arrangements, an increasing number of Londoners have been exploring housing options beyond the capital.

Given the soaring property prices in London, it's understandable. However, while moving home might be feasible, relocating your job probably isn't.

As a result, towns and villages within commuting distance of London are becoming increasingly popular, particularly among young professionals.

While some places like Cobham in Surrey or St Albans in Hertfordshire may seem out of reach for the average wage earner, there are plenty of other locations offering a wealth of viable options - including spots even closer to London.

One such place is Cheshunt in Hertfordshire, which boasts a TfL station that can whisk you into London in just 24 minutes.

Pretty Cheshunt is one of the best places for commuters (Image: George Johnson / Getty Images)

In fact, Cheshunt is so appealing that a 2019 analysis by TotallyMoney named it the best commuter town, taking into account the following four factors:

Travel time

Commuting costs

Satisfaction

Housing costs

Although these findings were published back in 2019, Cheshunt still offers housing that's around £260,000 cheaper than London's. That's £415,000 compared to the capital's £676,000, according to Rightmove.

But it's not just the amenities that make Cheshunt a winner.

The town boasts a number of primary schools with ratings ranging from good to outstanding.

In addition, there's no shortage of family-friendly activities, including the fantastic Lee Valley White Water Centre.

The Lea Valley boasts some of the south east's most beautiful nature and walks (Image: Garry Knight / Creative Commons)

Cheshunt is situated on the River Lea, ensuring endless natural beauty for exploration. Fans of Adele might recognise it as the river mentioned in a song from her third album.

Take a stroll around the 1,000-acre country park for a breath of fresh air.

The town has been home to several notable figures. Sir Cliff Richard resided there for many years, Victoria Beckham attended school there, and Queen Elizabeth I often stayed there during her childhood.

How to get there

Cheshunt station is in Hertfordshire but still within the TfL oyster card zone (Image: Google Maps)

Liverpool Street station offers a journey of less than half an hour. If you prefer to drive, the trip will take slightly longer at an hour and a quarter.

Cheshunt is also within the Oyster zone despite not actually being in London, so it's got that going for it too.

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