Woking ranks highest among London commuter towns based on average house prices, rents, travel time, public transport cost and quality of life. Average house price in Woking is £460,000 and average rent £1,648, making it more affordable than St Albans (£628,000) and Guildford (£543,000). The typical rail commute is 29 minutes with a fare of £21.30, while St Albans offers a faster, cheaper journey (21 minutes, £13.40). Woking features largely residential streets, abundant green space, good schools, and growing cultural amenities such as the Lightbox Gallery and New Victoria Theatre.
Woking, the Surrey town southwest of London has been crowned as the city's best commuter town, beating the likes of Guildford, St Albans, Luton, Slough and Reading. According to the study, Woking struck the best balance between location and value. With the average house price of £460,000 and average rent of £1,648, Woking was more affordable than other locations like St Albans (average house price: £628,000) or Guildford (£543,000).
The Surrey town had a commute time of 29 minutes, with a rail cost of £21.30. St Albans however was better on this front, with a journey time of 21 minutes and a cost of £13.40. Woking's streets are largely residential, with a good amount of green spaces and a good choice of schools. The area also has an up-and-coming cultural scene, with places like the Lightbox Gallery and New Victoria Theatre helping to attract more arty and creative people to the area.
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