Kent—the best town/area to live for London commuting

Fely06 · 26 Nov 2020 at 09:19

Dear all, I currently renting a beautiful flat in a very nice area of Bromley/London- Beckenham ( wish i was living all my life here) Im thinking is time to buy a one bedroom property, but Beckenham is quite expensive. I work near Canary Warf and Kent is still where I would like to move. Don’t mind commuting for 1hr-1.30mins. I have no family, so im looking for a nice place with coffee shops, restaurants,green areas, nice community, gym, and all in all to feel safe! My favourite places would be Tonbridge (still zone 6), Tunbridge Wells ( read lots of good things), Maidstone (read mixed feelings! ) . Happy to try something else, like Surrey /Sutton, but Kent is a winner for me! Lovely gardens and beautiful seaside

Fely06 · 26 Nov 2020 at 09:33

Just ignore zone 6 , still happy to travel

is an easy commute from Tonbridge

Fely06 · 26 Nov 2020 at 09:39

Thank you for Maidstone! No wonder why, property market is more affordable

Fely06 · 26 Nov 2020 at 09:41

Sevenoaks is lovely, but not for my budget, unfortunately. £200k max

Fely06 · 26 Nov 2020 at 10:12

Wow!

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Fely06 · 28 Nov 2020 at 18:45

Thank you so much all. Tonbridge on my mind, but might have a trip down to Folkestone too

Fely06 · 28 Nov 2020 at 18:48

My commuting would be train only. Thank you for Barming suggestion !

Fely06 · 28 Nov 2020 at 20:07

Hope travelling won’t kill me!time and £££!

Fely06 · 29 Nov 2020 at 11:42

Agree to a speed train from Folkstone. But it will comes to a premium. Have good 6 months for house and area hunting! Bit nervous with the location! Single lady walking at night

Anyway, so grateful for all your comments! I love Kent and can’t think of any other parts of London

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Fely06 · 30 Nov 2020 at 09:59

Thank you! I will definitely put my questions down for you!

Fely06 · 30 Nov 2020 at 10:39

Freddie1980 said:
Are sure you want to live in Kent?

Fely06 · 30 Nov 2020 at 10:40

Sorry, pressed the button too soon

Yes, i have enjoyed Kent the whole summer. Nice seaside, beautiful farms, what not to like ?

Fely06 · 1 Dec 2020 at 16:46

Folkstone, Folkstone... vs TW ? :rolleyes:

Fely06 · 9 Dec 2020 at 16:20

Thank you for your comments. It makes this world much easier! Any advice in High Brooms area? As houses seem to be slightly cheaper than TW?

Fely06 · 27 Jan 2021 at 00:01

Would you consider Folkestone?

Fely06 · 27 Jan 2021 at 15:08

Not driving unfortunately. And the season ticket is a pain! But I will be WFH 3 days a week and the other 2 days commuting into Canary Warf

Fely06 · 27 Jan 2021 at 15:41

All sounds good. But with my budget I can more afford in Folkestone-must have a private garden ..

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