The Romford Area Has the Best of All Worlds
The suburbs to the east of London provide a great place to live, with friendly communities, top class facilities and the best public transport links.
Ask ten people where is the best place to live, and you will probably get ten different answers. Ask ten London commuters the same question, and you will get the same varied response, but this time with a flash of combative defiance.
Some will insist that living in London is the only answer, citing the wealth of facilities, great public transport infrastructure and so on. Others will argue that it is best to get as far away from the city as possible, and that a two hour commute each way is a small price to pay for fresh air and lower property prices.
What if both camps were right and there was a way to get the best of both worlds? A growing number of commuters are realising there is, and are getting in touch with Romford estate agents quickly before the secret gets out! Let’s find out more.
Great communities
Before we think about anything else, let’s look at community spirit. After all, it is the one thing that is essential in your immediate surroundings, and the areas to the east of London have it in spades. Taking Romford as a prime example, this popular market town has its own distinct character, despite being only 15 miles from Central London.It has a great mixture of locals who have lived in the area for generations and new arrivals, with a rich ethnic diversity.
Shopping
Romford Market has a history that goes back hundreds of years, and is one of the largest of its kind. For those who prefer to visit the more conventional shops, the town has three distinct shopping centres, Liberty, Liberty 2 and The Brewery. These combine to make Romford the fourth largest retail hub in the London area.
Property
Of course, the one factor that none of us can ignore is property prices, and when you look at the Romford area, you might be in for a pleasant surprise. One andtwo bedroom apartments are available in the sub £200,000 bracket, which is quite amazing for such a wonderful commuter spot.The majority of houses are of the traditional Victorian terraced variety, and typically change hands in the £300,000 to £350,000 bracket.
Transport links
The real jewel in the crown when it comes to living in this area is the public transport infrastructure. There are numerous bus routes that will whisk you to all parts of London, and also out into Essex and to Lakeside Shopping Centre. There are also regular trains into London, and the current journey time of 20 minutes will become even shorter on completion of the Crossrail project.
The Essex countryside
Of course, other areas on the outskirts of London can boast similar claims, but none have the added benefit of the beautiful Essex countryside on their doorstep. If you thought Essex was all about TOWIE and white stilettos, you have a surprise coming. Constable country is just a short drive up the A12, and feels a world away from the hustle and bustle of urban life.
