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The Zone 3 areas you need to know about
Priced-out home buyers are heading to London's travel Zone 3 districts, with new transport links slashing commuting times and regeneration transforming high streets and business hubs.
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- Windsor
- 29 mins
The Thameside town with royal links and good-value homes
Royal connections, handsome homes and great schools are encouraging London's families to swap the capital for Windsor...
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- Reading
- 35 mins
The Crossrail hotspot where prices are set to soar
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- Chelmsford
- 32 mins
Families are heading to this area, just 40 minutes from the City
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- Hampton
- 45 mins
The area attracting couples and families with homes for all budgets
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- Epsom
- 45 mins
Open spaces and quick commutes - just 15 miles south-west of the city
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- Rochester
- 39 mins
A mix of period homes and riverside flats on cobbled streets
- 30-minute commutes
- 28 mins
The leafy town with 26-minute commutes to Kings Cross
This Hertfordshire town has a good choice of affordable new-build flats and neo-Georgian houses within a 30-minute commute to London.
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Hot homes: within a 45-minute commute of central London
Hot homes: within a 45-minute commute of central London
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1/19 Chelmsford
Commute: train services to Liverpool Street station take about 24 minutes.
> VIEW PROPERTY AREA GUIDE: average prices to buy and rent, best streets, up-and-coming areas, schools and new homes.
> Current house prices in Chelmsford
Graham Hussey
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2/19 Reading
Commute: trains for London leave every few minutes and take half an hour to Paddington.
> VIEW PROPERTY AREA GUIDE: average prices to buy and rent, best streets, up-and-coming areas, schools and new homes.
> Current house prices in Reading
Daniel Lynch
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3/19 Berkhamsted
Commute: the fastest and most direct train journeys to London Euston take about 34 minutes.
> VIEW PROPERTY AREA GUIDE: average prices to buy and rent, best streets, up-and-coming areas, schools and new homes.
> Current house prices in Berkhamsted
Barry Phillips
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4/19 Chatham
Commute: frequent trains to London Victoria, Cannon Street via London Bridge and St Pancras on the high-speed train. All journeys take around 45 minutes.
> VIEW PROPERTY AREA GUIDE: average prices to buy and rent, best streets, up-and-coming areas, schools and new homes.
> Current house prices in Chatham
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5/19 East and West Molesey
Commute: Hampton Court station (Zone 6) is in East Molesey. Trains to Waterloo take about 38 minutes. West Molesey residents rely on buses to Kingston.
> VIEW PROPERTY AREA GUIDE: average prices to buy and rent, best streets and new homes.
> Current house prices in East Molesey
> Current house prices in West Molesey
Rex Features
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6/19 Epsom
Commute: trains take 45 minutes to Victoria and 40 minutes to Waterloo.
> VIEW PROPERTY AREA GUIDE: average prices to buy and rent, best streets, up-and-coming areas, schools and new homes.
> Current house prices in Epsom
Graham Hussey
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7/19 Esher
Commute: trains to London depart from Esher (23 minutes to Waterloo) and Claygate (32 minutes to Waterloo).
> VIEW PROPERTY AREA GUIDE: average prices to buy and rent, best streets, up-and-coming areas, schools and new homes.
> Current house prices in Esher
Greg Balfour Evans/Alamy
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8/19 Guildford
Commute: the commuter train service from Guildford takes around 35 minutes to Waterloo.
> VIEW PROPERTY AREA GUIDE: average prices to buy and rent, best streets, up-and-coming areas, schools and new homes.
> Current house prices in Guildford
Graham Hussey
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9/19 Harpenden
Commute: Trains to St Pancras take around 30 minutes.
> VIEW PROPERTY AREA GUIDE: average prices to buy and rent, best streets, up-and-coming areas, schools and new homes.
> Current house prices in HarpendenGraham Hussey
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10/19 Haywards Heath
Commute: trains take about 45 minutes to London Bridge and London Victoria stations.
> VIEW PROPERTY AREA GUIDE: average prices to buy and rent, best streets, up-and-coming areas, schools and new homes.
> Current house prices in Haywards Heath
Graham Hussey
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11/19 Maidenhead
Commute: Maidenhead to Paddington takes around 45 minutes, occasional fast trains cut the journey time to 30 mins.
> VIEW PROPERTY AREA GUIDE: average prices to buy and rent, best streets, up-and-coming areas, schools and new homes.
> Current house prices in Maidenhead
Daniel Lynch
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12/19 Milton Keynes
Commute: fast trains to Euston take between 30 and 40 minutes.
> VIEW PROPERTY AREA GUIDE: average prices to buy and rent, best streets, up-and-coming areas, schools and new homes.
> Current house prices in Milton Keynes
Graham Hussey
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13/19 Tonbridge
Commute: trains to Charing Cross and Cannon Street take 40 to 50 minutes.
> VIEW PROPERTY AREA GUIDE: average prices to buy and rent, best streets, up-and-coming areas, schools and new homes.
> Current house prices in Tonbridge
Graham Hussey
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14/19 Welwyn Garden City
Commute: trains to Moorgate take about 45 minutes, while the rail commute to King’s Cross takes about half an hour.
> VIEW PROPERTY AREA GUIDE: average prices to buy and rent, best streets, up-and-coming areas, schools and new homes.
> Current house prices in Welwyn Garden City
Graham Hussey
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15/19 St Albans
Commute: Trains from St Albans station take 20 minutes to St Pancras and 25 minutes to Farringdon.
> VIEW PROPERTY AREA GUIDE: average prices to buy and rent, best streets, up-and-coming areas, schools and new homes
> Current house prices in St AlbansGraham Hussey
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16/19 Sevenoaks
Commute: trains to Charing Cross or Cannon Street stations take a little over half an hour.
> VIEW PROPERTY AREA GUIDE: average prices to buy and rent, best streets, up-and-coming areas, schools and new homes.
> Current house prices in Sevenoaks
Barry Phillips
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17/19 Redhill
Commute: trains from Redhill take around 35 minutes to Victoria or London Bridge, slightly longer to Blackfriars
> VIEW PROPERTY AREA GUIDE: average prices to buy and rent, best streets, up-and-coming areas, schools and new homes
> Current house prices in Redhill
Graham Hussey
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18/19 Reigate
Commute: direct trains to London Bridge take around 45 minutes, but for Victoria, passengers change at Redhill.
> VIEW PROPERTY AREA GUIDE: average prices to buy and rent, best streets, up-and-coming areas, schools and new homes
> Current house prices in Reigate
Alamy
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19/19 Hornchurch
Commute: Hornchurch and Elm Park are on the District line. Trains from Emerson Park, with changes at Romford or Upminster, take between 38- 46 mins to Liverpool Street or Fenchurch Street.
> VIEW PROPERTY AREA GUIDE
> Current house prices in Hornchurch
Graham Hussey
Hot homes: along London's 40 planned Crossrail stations
Hot homes: along London's 40 planned Crossrail stations
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1/41 Reading
Average property price: £200,000
From £176,000: flats at Kennet Island, a 72-acre "quarter" being built on the southern edge of Reading. Call 0118 9313 550
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2/41 Twyford
Average property price: £323,000
£350,000: this three-bedroom bungalow is a short walk from Twyford village centre and from Twyford mainline station.
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3/41 Maidenhead
Average property price: £248,000
£365,000: this two-bedroom end-of-terrace Victorian home in College Glen is just over half a mile from Maidenhead town centre and train station.
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4/41 Taplow
Average property price: £330,000
£385,000: a recently renovated three-bedroom family home in Taplow.
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5/41 Burnham
Average property price: £241,000
£279,950: with a south-facing garden and a private garage, this spacious four-bedroom home is perfect for a family.
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6/41 Slough
Average property price: £194,000
£195,000: a split-level, two-bedroom maisonette close to Slough's town centre.
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7/41 Langley
Average property price: £241,000
£249,000: a two double-bedroom terrace house just off London Road in Langley.
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8/41 Iver
Average property price: £495,000
£550,000: a three-bedroom detached house with three spacious reception rooms, a garage and garden.> Search for homes for sale in Iver
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9/41 West Drayton
Average property price: £276,000
£279,950: a mid-terrace home with three bedrooms, parking and a garden in West Drayton.> Search for homes for sale in West Drayton
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10/41 Heathrow Airport (will have two Crossrail stations)
Average property price: £238,000
£262,000: a three-bedroom house close to Heathrow Airport.
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11/41 Hayes & Harlington
Average property price: £238,000
£259,950: this two-bedroom apartment with a balcony is within easy reach of Hayes and Harlington train station.> Search for homes for sale in Hayes and Harlington
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12/41 Southall
Average property price: £250,000
£265,000: this property has three bedrooms, a large modern fitted kitchen and a garden. Ideal for first time buyers.> Search for homes for sale in Southall
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13/41 Hanwell
Average property price: £396,000
£399,950: this Victorian split-level conversion comprises three bedrooms, a modern, open-plan kitchen/diner and a stylish bathroom suite.> Search for homes for sale in Hanwell
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14/41 West Ealing
Average property price: £608,000
£629,950: this four-bedroom family home is spread over three floors and comes with a large double reception room, master bedroom with ensuite and rear and front gardens.
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15/41 Ealing Broadway
Average property price: £675,000
£699,950: this stylish, south-facing second-floor flat benefits from a spacious living room and two big bedrooms.
> Search for homes for sale in Ealing Broadway
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16/41 Acton Main Line
Average property price: £546,358
£550,000: this spacious ground-floor conversion flat within a stylish Victorian property is within walking distance of Ealing Common.> Search for homes for sale in Acton
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17/41 Paddington
Average property price: £1,055,555
£1.1 million: this spacious three-bedroom apartment within a popular mansion block has views over Paddington Recreation Ground.> Search for homes for sale in Paddington
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18/41 Bond Street
Average property price: £2,360,000
£2.355 million: this luxurious two-bedroom apartment is a stone's throw from Oxford Street, with Hyde Park on the doorstep.> Search for homes for sale in Bond Street
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19/41 Tottenham Court Road
Average property price: £956,000
£965,000: this one-bedroom apartment is set within a beautifully restored Grade II-listed Georgian building close to Tottenham Court Road.
> Search for homes for sale in Tottenham Court Road
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20/41 Farringdon
Average property price: £760,000
£850,000: this one-bedroom apartment is in a prime location at St. Dunstan's Court, in Fetter Lane.
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21/41 Liverpool Street
Average property price: £684,000
£600,000: this brand new, one-bedroom luxury apartment faces Canary Wharf and is situated in the heart of the City, with Aldgate, Spitalfields, Brick Lane and Whitechapel all within a five-minute walk.
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22/41 Whitechapel
Average property price: £375,000
£385,000: this contemporary one-bedroom property is within a few hundred yards of the shiny, gleaming towers of the city.
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23/41 Canary Wharf
Average property price: £545,000
£525,000: this brand new one-bedroom flat is set in the new landmark address of London: One Commercial Street;poised between the financial Square Mile and the diverse City Fringe.
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24/41 Custom House
Average property price: £303,000
£440,000: this two-bedroom apartment overlooks a spacious private garden square and is handy for both Canning Town and Canary Wharf.
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25/41 Woolwich
Average property price: £217,000
£240,000: situated just minutes from the mainline train station, this one-bedroom luxury apartment with a balcony also has access to communal gardens.
> Search for homes for sale in Woolwich
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26/41 Abbey Wood
Average property price: £218,000
£315,000: this studio apartment has views of both Canary Wharf and west London, as well as good transport links with the DLR and Jubilee line.
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27/41 Stratford
Average property price: £264,000
£275,000: a charming one-bedroom flat in a Victorian conversion with pretty rear garden.
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28/41 Maryland
Average property price: £273,000
£310,000: a two-bedroom home is perfect for a first-time buyer or young couple looking to move to a vibrant part of East London.
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29/41 Forest Gate
Average property price: £295,000
£335,000: a two-bedroom terrace house arranged over two floors with a large dining room and well maintained garden.
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30/41 Manor Park
Average property price: £263,000
£280,000: a spacious one-bedroom flat within the Aldersbrook Estate conservation area.
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31/41 Ilford
Average property price: £205,000
£220,000: a refurbished two-bedroom flat with a spacious living room and balcony. Close to both the town centre and Barking station.
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32/41 Seven Kings
Average property price: £265,000
£320,000: a three-bedroom property with access to lots of open space, at both Westwood Park and Seven Kings Park.
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33/41 Goodmayes
Average property price: £296,000
£295,000: this three-bedroom house has an integral garage and 46ft garden, close to Goodmayes station.
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34/41 Chadwell Heath
Average property price: £201,000
£220,000: a charming three-bedroom split-level maisonette with a spacious loft.
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35/41 Romford
Average property price: £193,000
£220,000: a two-bedroom house in Romford with a fitted kitchen and a large garden.
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36/41 Gidea Park
Average property price:£303,000
£349,995: a two-bedroom flat in the modern Railstore development, within easy reach of Romford town centre.
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37/41 Harold Wood
Average property price: £265,000
£300,000: an ideal family home with three bedrooms and off-street parking.
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38/41 Brentwood
Average property price: £260,000
£275,000: a two-bedroom flat with en-suite bathroom, balcony and parking at Adlington House.
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39/41 Shenfield
Average property price: £560,000
£560,000: a family home with two reception rooms, a galleried landing and study, set in a cul-de-sac.
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40/41 Reading
Average property price: £200,000
From £176,000: flats at Kennet Island, a 72-acre "quarter" being built on the southern edge of Reading. Call 0118 9313 550.
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41/41 Maidenhead
Average property price: £248,000
From £499,500: homes at Cedars Park, a development of 32 three- and four-bedroom family houses at Maidenhead.
> Search for homes for sale in Maidenhead