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  • Top 10 Places to live outside London 2022 | Where to live if you work in London | London commuter towns
    These are the top 10 places to live and stay near London in 2022. If you are looking to move to the UK, these are the top 10 commuter towns outside London to stay which will help you save money. In this video we discuss where you should live if you work in London and list out the top 10 places to live and stay near or outside London in 2022.
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    Top 10 Places to live near London 2022 | Where to live if you work in London | London commuter towns
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  • @thomasodell2283
    @thomasodell2283 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank you for taking the time to make this, I have not been able to find much content on moving to the UK WITH a family.
    Hope to see more content!

  • @Aakashkumar-vt1lj
    @Aakashkumar-vt1lj ปีที่แล้ว +4

    As usual, great content!! Loving your insightful videos:)
    The timing is amazing, as I'm looking for a room to rent in the outskirts.
    Cheers!

  • @xEl_ence
    @xEl_ence ปีที่แล้ว

    Love your video!!!
    Love it! Love it! You are a vibe, funny, cheerful, deliver great content...

  • @AK47_.
    @AK47_. ปีที่แล้ว +51

    Thanks for this video. A lot of the areas you mentioned are in general very similar prices to the prices in Greater London. Hitchen and Gerard’s cross are most expensive to live in than a lot of Greater London too. Travel costs also come in to play. Getting to London (ie kings cross / Paddington) from these areas costs a lot of money. Even just for the day.

    • @tim.iteland.9447
      @tim.iteland.9447 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      100% spot on , areas near reading can cost more than elephant & castle or Peckham . Just a 15 minute bike ride to Westminster. And yes £6500 a year for a travel pass , more for some .

    • @SECRETORDEROFTHEKNIGHTSTEMPLAR
      @SECRETORDEROFTHEKNIGHTSTEMPLAR ปีที่แล้ว

      Stay out of LONDONS TOURIST TRAPS go and visit down south THE COTSWOLDS,, CAMBRIDGE,, YORK,,OXFORD,,,BATH,,DEVON and up NORTH like THE LAKE DISTRICT and then your close to the SCOTTISH ISLES which are absolutely stunning...

    • @AJ-kb9hf
      @AJ-kb9hf ปีที่แล้ว

      That's absolutely right. There are parts of London which are accessible - you just need to know about them.

  • @ronniechowdhury3082
    @ronniechowdhury3082 ปีที่แล้ว +129

    Problem is the money saved on the house rent is offset by the commute cost. From Maidenhead to London is like 350/month, unless you can work from home. And if you are two persons that's 700-800 for a family

    • @adighose
      @adighose ปีที่แล้ว +13

      You have made a great point

    • @AbsolutelyAshika
      @AbsolutelyAshika  ปีที่แล้ว +15

      With a lot of companies still offering WFH (thankfully) its something to consider. But thank you for sharing!

    • @bharathishivananda7380
      @bharathishivananda7380 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@AbsolutelyAshika hi Ashika.. could you please help me to know if indian stores are available there as I am also planning to move maidenhead

    • @anuragkhosla
      @anuragkhosla ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@bharathishivananda7380 quality foods is one of the many Indian online stores that delivers all over the UK.

    • @kunalkumarlalit
      @kunalkumarlalit ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Is slough a safe area.
      It’s just within an hour to London city right

  • @tlalanemakape6587
    @tlalanemakape6587 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much. We’re on the hunt currently and so hard to get a good review. This was thorough.

  • @RR-cv2lt
    @RR-cv2lt ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing vid Ashika, learning alot

  • @Hasijaaa
    @Hasijaaa ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks a ton!!!! Super helpful video. 👏👍

    • @AbsolutelyAshika
      @AbsolutelyAshika  ปีที่แล้ว

      So glad it helped Tarun! Thanks for watching.

  • @mansar172
    @mansar172 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you very much. Great work!

  • @pankajchoudhary799
    @pankajchoudhary799 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great Information! Please keep up the wonderful work 👌

    • @AbsolutelyAshika
      @AbsolutelyAshika  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for the kind words and thank you for watching Pankaj!

  • @williamfisher7197
    @williamfisher7197 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is so, so helpful. Thank you!

    • @bridgetlizzy9818
      @bridgetlizzy9818 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks so much for this video .
      Just gained admission into conventry University London.
      Pls i need a precise suggestion on the area to get affordable accommodation.
      Not so familiar with all these place .
      But wont mind if you can suggest an affordable neighbourhood.
      Thanks

  • @goonjanmall
    @goonjanmall ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Been following you when the sub count was low 3 digits. Probably the most useful video yet (after the packing video). Cheers!

    • @AbsolutelyAshika
      @AbsolutelyAshika  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      So glad you've been a part of taking this channel where it is today! Thank you for the support & glad the video helped Goonjan!

  • @suryasathis4726
    @suryasathis4726 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hey!!
    That's lovely to hear!!
    I live in maidenhead too.
    It's a good place with peaceful environment and lovely people.. I simply love this place

    • @AbsolutelyAshika
      @AbsolutelyAshika  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Surya, you won't believe how many people have messaged saying they are moving to Maidenhead. We should form our own community :D

    • @laonemanyeula
      @laonemanyeula ปีที่แล้ว

      We lived in Reading for over 18 years and now in Berlin but plan to move back to the UK. We don't want to move back to Reading and considering Maidenhead, I have been around few times but can't say I know it very well. How is the diversity, it's very important for us that our son goes to school and play with other black & brown children.

  • @nemamaali
    @nemamaali ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very insightful, thank you.

  • @sid6616
    @sid6616 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    @Ashika, thanks for all the information, very useful.
    Can you shed some knowledge on kent please ?

  • @SurajPatil14
    @SurajPatil14 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for the information. This will definitely help us.

  • @gj6534
    @gj6534 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Very detailed....really good work sis👍....keep it up n a BIG thank YOU🙂

    • @AbsolutelyAshika
      @AbsolutelyAshika  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks a lot 😊 Hope it helped!

    • @gj6534
      @gj6534 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@AbsolutelyAshika Absolutely Ashika it did....like in ur name.....😇😛....God bless!!

  • @AmakainLondon
    @AmakainLondon ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I live in one of those cities mentioned. Very expensive still. Thank you for the research 😍

    • @AbsolutelyAshika
      @AbsolutelyAshika  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Hi Amaka, would you recommend that city? And if you don’t mind sharing which city is it?

    • @zanniereyes923
      @zanniereyes923 ปีที่แล้ว

      Is it Guildford?

    • @AJ-kb9hf
      @AJ-kb9hf ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@zanniereyes923 Guildford is notoriously expensive.

  • @Jaiswaranil
    @Jaiswaranil ปีที่แล้ว +1

    absolutely nice information ashika.

  • @rutaraorane9096
    @rutaraorane9096 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Hey Ashika! Great timing!! I have recently started exploring moving to UK and your channel helps me in all aspects. Believe it or not I have started applying and the area I was stuck was choosing which place to move and here it is. Such an informative video serves everything and trust me I am 200% relying on your data and deciding my place. Thanks dear for helping me and so many other aspiring immigrants by saving all consultant fees plus also falling into their false promises. Way to go!! Lots of love stay happy :)

    • @AbsolutelyAshika
      @AbsolutelyAshika  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Ruta, so happy it helps! Wish you luck in your move.

    • @christinecandy8256
      @christinecandy8256 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AbsolutelyAshika hi, my uni is in epsom. I'm confused and blank which place to choose to live (affordable rent) and a place for part time jobs. Is there any place which is the best to stay(less rent ~ 400-500pcm ) and good number of work and pay rates. Please help. Thanks

    • @steward8097
      @steward8097 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey Ruta , I'm from kerala , India, and I was looking forward to study abroad for my ug course. So I'd like to know that Does the partime jobs in uk pays well ? I mean Can we really afford living expenses and pay next year's collage fee ?

  • @sachinchandekar3594
    @sachinchandekar3594 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good content for someone who is thinking about the UK with a balanced cost of living.

  • @danbee415
    @danbee415 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Interesting you mentioned Maidenhead, may consider it especially if its safe. Had a look at the train tickets, it makes a big difference too. It's like 1.5K cheaper per year then Reading. And it has roughly the same property prices too.

    • @AbsolutelyAshika
      @AbsolutelyAshika  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey there, Maidenhead is also very safe, has great schools and is relatively close to London.

  • @emmagonsalves7413
    @emmagonsalves7413 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent review. Very informative

  • @kganguly6480
    @kganguly6480 ปีที่แล้ว

    So different ,so refreshing. Grt video👍🏻

  • @skyhiis
    @skyhiis 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I currently live in Cambridge and commute to Central London for uni. It's very nice but the commute is really expensive, I pay only a little less for transport costs compared to what I used to pay for student accommodation (and live with my parents so I have no extra rent costs). However, a lot of people from the Cambridge area commute to London. In the future I plan to live in Royston (Hertfordshire), it's a pretty and historic town and in the middle of the train route between Cambridge and London, so there are good transport links to both.

  • @akalyaarulselvan7712
    @akalyaarulselvan7712 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Ashu. Thanks much for video.

  • @pesho7174
    @pesho7174 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much, helpful ♥️

  • @nehapatil2105
    @nehapatil2105 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey thankyou so much for this video, I'm moving to London , Kingston uni for my master's, I was looking for accommodation,and was so confused ,where to live and within budget.
    This video helped a lot

    • @AbsolutelyAshika
      @AbsolutelyAshika  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Glad this helped. Wish you luck with your move.

  • @geetpeetnsnsnjj2192
    @geetpeetnsnsnjj2192 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great vid. Also cheap rent & short commute to central London is also in Hayes in Middlesex. I would also suggest somewhere in Hillingdon too!

    • @AbsolutelyAshika
      @AbsolutelyAshika  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Geet! Thank you for sharing. It will def help the viewers who plan on moving soon.

    • @DejanRDWAJ
      @DejanRDWAJ ปีที่แล้ว

      both areas are shit

  • @mr_possible6197
    @mr_possible6197 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for this!

    • @AbsolutelyAshika
      @AbsolutelyAshika  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      My pleasure! Glad it was helpful.

  • @travelwithradi9124
    @travelwithradi9124 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great content 👍

  • @indiannomadcouple
    @indiannomadcouple ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you very much for this video. I was searching for this kind of content from a very long time on youtube. I'll be moving to London with family (2 yr old daughter) and not sure where to look for the accommodation. My office is near to London bridge and I don't want to spend much on the rentals. Could you suggest some areas which work in my case?

  • @vivienodudu4304
    @vivienodudu4304 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi Ashika, thank you so much, your videos are always so informative.
    Please for someone who would be working in horsham, what affordable areas would you advise with easy commute to horsham, somewhere with good schools please?

    • @Makaan_Dad
      @Makaan_Dad ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Horsham is lovely and there are lovely villages within 15/20mins drive

  • @LulayOfAllAces
    @LulayOfAllAces ปีที่แล้ว

    New subie here. I am planning to stay in UK and this is a fairly good reference. Thank you.

    • @AbsolutelyAshika
      @AbsolutelyAshika  ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad it was helpful and thanks for subscribing. Wish you luck with your move.

  • @wendywoohaslam485
    @wendywoohaslam485 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I would advise first to identify exactly which main station ( Paddington is just one of several) is best for the place you need to commute to. For example, it might be Kings Cross, St Pancras, London Bridge, Liverpool St, Waterloo or Victoria are much better for connecting you to your work or Uni.

  • @shruthimohan9879
    @shruthimohan9879 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you so much Ashika for this video. Really informative and helpful. Do you have any idea about croydon area?

    • @AbsolutelyAshika
      @AbsolutelyAshika  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi, I honestly don't have too much info but how bout reading this www.mylondon.news/whats-on/arts-culture-news/51-mildly-irritating-things-living-16238862

    • @shruthimohan9879
      @shruthimohan9879 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AbsolutelyAshika thanks for this!

    • @peacecdaniel8946
      @peacecdaniel8946 ปีที่แล้ว

      Not a good place to live if you have kids

    • @shruthimohan9879
      @shruthimohan9879 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@peacecdaniel8946 thanks Peace ! ✌️

  • @anuragkhosla
    @anuragkhosla ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Amazing video,
    Great for those who have to go into London once or twice a week, not more.
    I'm also moving out of London to Milton keynes, one of the other places that could have been covered in this video. It's about 35 mins to Euston in the fastest train. A two day weekly commute (national rail only) will cost about £70 and that's £280/month.

    • @AbsolutelyAshika
      @AbsolutelyAshika  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for sharing Anurag. It will definitely help others.

    • @sumielsamathew196
      @sumielsamathew196 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hii, I'm also planning to move to Milton Keynes... I hope you could help me to find a home.. Plz

  • @balajiravikumar2907
    @balajiravikumar2907 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Hi Ashika, your videos are so helpful and informative. Can u pls share a video on the driving licence procedure in the UK. Also pls throw some lights on an international driving licence permit.

    • @AbsolutelyAshika
      @AbsolutelyAshika  ปีที่แล้ว

      Your timing is impeccable as we're looking to get our own licenses soon. Will share details shortly Balaji! And Thank you!!

    • @balajiravikumar2907
      @balajiravikumar2907 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AbsolutelyAshika thanks. awaiting for your video

    • @SECRETORDEROFTHEKNIGHTSTEMPLAR
      @SECRETORDEROFTHEKNIGHTSTEMPLAR ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's actually tough to get a license in ENGLAND mate and the theory test is a pain in the bloody ass..

  • @amandabedwelljoubert2390
    @amandabedwelljoubert2390 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for this! I am a single Mum moving with my 12 year old daughter to the UK from Cape Town, South Africa

  • @Celestialkarma
    @Celestialkarma 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Very informative dear Thanks for sharing God bless

  • @munirbadr
    @munirbadr ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Ashika...Great video, keep up the good job. Your thoughts on Ashford and Chertsey in Surrey? My wife is got an opportunity at the NHS in these places, which to choose from?
    Thanks.

  • @TheAvalonXIII
    @TheAvalonXIII ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the nice video Ashika. Could you tell me from where you found the crime statistics of these areas? Thanks

  • @moviemagic8002
    @moviemagic8002 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    You can get a 1 BHK in one of the London boroughs like Newham or Redbridge for around £1200 so there is no need to move out of London.
    Avoid Central London and West London and try and stay is East or North London for cheaper rent. There are metro trains from East to Central which takes just 20 mins

    • @AbsolutelyAshika
      @AbsolutelyAshika  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi there! Thank you for sharing your input. It will def help the viewers who plan on moving soon!!

    • @seunelugbaju7933
      @seunelugbaju7933 ปีที่แล้ว

      I need one or two bedrooms apartment for 1200 in London.

  • @vinsri7129
    @vinsri7129 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the info

  • @Dan_Vel_Luka
    @Dan_Vel_Luka ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I will also include Bracknell, since over £770 million has been invested in the regeneration, town is getting more attractive to live. It takes 1h to get to London Waterloo and crime rate is 60 per 1000.

    • @AbsolutelyAshika
      @AbsolutelyAshika  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Daniel, you're right, I've heard some good things about Bracknell. Thanks for sharing!

  • @alkakumar9608
    @alkakumar9608 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So True...You can never win if you are working in London..No matter where you live...you are struggling with Money.. if you are working in Central London and thinking of living in the outskirts even 30 min commute the travel seasonal tickets are £5k and over..so in reality what you might think you are saving on rent is actually going out as Commute. Yes it is individual choice of where you feel happy and your priorities...For some schools/Social life. But as an individual nuclear families we will suffer because we don't have families...

  • @jenniebugs1
    @jenniebugs1 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I live in London and I pay £1300 per month for a 2 bed apartment. The small and cosy complex is Grade 2 listed and it has about 62 apartments in all which are built as ground floor and upper floor each. Beautiful and well maintained gardens - a complete haven from busy streets but only 2 mins from the Tube with easy access into the centre of London (20 mins) as well as to Euston and Kings Cross. It also adjoins a wonderful park. Am very happy here both in environment and price!

    • @monicanath4859
      @monicanath4859 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Wow!

    • @AbsolutelyAshika
      @AbsolutelyAshika  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      That seems wonderful JC. It would really help the other viewers if you could share details on the area so that they could make an informed decision too. Thanks for sharing!

    • @seunelugbaju7933
      @seunelugbaju7933 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Please can I get this price in London. I need accomodation as soon as possible

    • @jenniebugs1
      @jenniebugs1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@seunelugbaju7933 Hi there! If you look up apartments to rent in Finchley Central, London namely contact estate agents Chancellors and mention Glenhill Close you might get lucky. Bear in mind that my rent is slightly less because I have occupied this flat for nearly 20 years now. My rent recently went up a bit but first time occupiers might have to pay £1400 p mth. The estate is run by a private Landlord and he owns this land as an ongoing investment - in other words he is not a landlord who might wish to live here himself but so long as you can afford the rent you are secure. Hope that helps!

    • @seunelugbaju7933
      @seunelugbaju7933 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jenniebugs1 Thank you

  • @SamuelDaram
    @SamuelDaram ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Ashika, this is an interesting video about London's commuter towns. As someone who had lived around London for over 35 years, and been a homeowner near St Albans for over twenty years, (5:50) I found your opinions a lot to think about. Would you please disclose the sources for all the things you say in this video? As of 1st May 2023, you have not put the sources in the description for this video. (1st May 2023).

    • @benkhan2908
      @benkhan2908 ปีที่แล้ว

      Her video is a bit outdated.

  • @leenajadhav6400
    @leenajadhav6400 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Great video. What’s your take on Bromley area? Specifically chislehurst, Orpington? Even I came from Bangalpre early this month and planning to make a move to new location in next 3 monfhs

  • @sameerqureshi-kh7cc
    @sameerqureshi-kh7cc ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hi Ashika! Hmmmm nice info as always! Ashika I m still waiting for your video on teaching opportunities in UK, all the best good luck for your future projects, love from Pakistan 😊👍🇵🇰

    • @AbsolutelyAshika
      @AbsolutelyAshika  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Sameer, haven't forgotten. Will come shortly :)

    • @healthabundance6359
      @healthabundance6359 ปีที่แล้ว

      If someone is teacher in India how to continue in uk

  • @nisha1443
    @nisha1443 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like ur editing a lot which app do u use ?? So beautifuly done

    • @AbsolutelyAshika
      @AbsolutelyAshika  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for the kind words. I use final cut pro

  • @ungalshaanandk.k4286
    @ungalshaanandk.k4286 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice video and it's more useful

  • @shashikiran2119
    @shashikiran2119 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This video is true. We are living in London Zone 2 area for the past 3 years at the time of this comment and moving to St Albans in few days. 1 bed flat in good areas low crime London Zone 2 -3 will cost over 2k+Council tax+car parking (if new build flat)+tube. Whereas commuter towns will cost much lesser including train fare with the rail card. Very few people in the UK go to work all 5 days. London rent is crazy in summer and increases by 2 folds every year due to huge demand for housing. For the same rent in commuter towns. We can live like a affluent with access to everything. Much better if one can drive. There is no point in comparing some Zone 4-6 areas of London with these towns. Outer zones has it's own limitations and which is common in all developed cities. Trains are much faster than tubes. London to St Albans fast train journey 18 mins for £ 6.5 one way. I'm sure tube will cost more than this, when we travel from Zone 5 to 1 and time consuming.

  • @vyshnavijayan8293
    @vyshnavijayan8293 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi Ashika it’s a really informative video thanks. Please can you tell me the post codes in Maidenhead which are really good and near to groceries, town and public transport

    • @AbsolutelyAshika
      @AbsolutelyAshika  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Vyshna, Maidenhead isn't very big so nothing is too far away. If you are looking to be centrally located, you could consider SL6 6EU- its close to many schools. Or you can live close to the high street which is SL6 1PY. And thank you for the kind words.

    • @vyshnavijayan8293
      @vyshnavijayan8293 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Ashika my office is in Wokingham RG40 Berkshire, I wanted to look for accomdation studio or 1bhk flat which is near to it and the place should have all shops, nightlife etc so where should I search ? Budget 650 - 750 GBP per month

  • @saumil9369
    @saumil9369 ปีที่แล้ว

    Keep up the good work! Your english is fabulous. Amy reason you did not consider Watford?

    • @AbsolutelyAshika
      @AbsolutelyAshika  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Saumil. Thank you! The commute from Watford seemed longer than Maidenhead hence. Do you recommend it?

    • @saumil9369
      @saumil9369 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@AbsolutelyAshika There’s a non stop train to London Euston from Watford junction that takes 15-20 minutes. Its safe, has good schools, property prices are similar to Reading. Only problem I see is its not very beautiful like other areas you have covered in your video

  • @ulkudiri
    @ulkudiri ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much 🙏🤍

  • @LadyWriter1968
    @LadyWriter1968 ปีที่แล้ว

    I remember years ago some companies used to pay travel expenses. I guess they dont do that anymore, I am going back some though.

  • @spudlyrumptious
    @spudlyrumptious ปีที่แล้ว +17

    It is important to factor in the cost of transport and the impact of a long commute on your life!

  • @sandipkuila
    @sandipkuila ปีที่แล้ว

    @Absolutely Ashika, can you please share your same thoughts in 2023? We are coming down there and looking for similar option in outer London

  • @sweeshbear9989
    @sweeshbear9989 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Would you consider a video on cost of living recent 2023 vs income, and purchasing a house in the regions you cover in this video please

  • @rohinivirgo
    @rohinivirgo ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi...good info, how about Sunninghill ascot? It is in berkshire but just being area specific. TIA

  • @nv_chino
    @nv_chino ปีที่แล้ว

    I like how you includ the crime rate.. Ty for the video

    • @AbsolutelyAshika
      @AbsolutelyAshika  ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad it helped Nam.

    • @nv_chino
      @nv_chino ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AbsolutelyAshika glad you made the vid

  • @juliedeejimenez2187
    @juliedeejimenez2187 ปีที่แล้ว

    thank you for insightful vlogs ms. Ashika..
    as a nurse wanting to live in a country side with beautiful vibe and places, that is not too far from london. can you recommend me 3 places pls

    • @domingos_m
      @domingos_m ปีที่แล้ว

      You mean by watching the video was not enough for you?

  • @vikram2453
    @vikram2453 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks Ashika! Such a nice video. I’m confused to choose between Winchester - St Albans - Guildford - workingham. I don’t have children yet so suggest the best place to stay

    • @AbsolutelyAshika
      @AbsolutelyAshika  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Vikram. Thank you!! Where is your office going to be?

    • @vikram2453
      @vikram2453 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AbsolutelyAshika 80% work from home but clients are mostly around uk especially in London

  • @hasmukhkundaliya9208
    @hasmukhkundaliya9208 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi, Are there major food, gas and fuel issues in UK?Is it safe to move there at the moment

  • @Makaan_Dad
    @Makaan_Dad ปีที่แล้ว

    Great list but I would have gone with Reigate over Redhill. I have worked and lived in both. 😊

  • @sanjukp8886
    @sanjukp8886 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice video. Helps a lot as I am planning to move in aug. Can you please suggest out of reading, St Albans and hitchin which will be better choice in terms of grammar schools. I have a preference for hitchin since it is commutable to Cambridge as well.

    • @AbsolutelyAshika
      @AbsolutelyAshika  ปีที่แล้ว

      It would help to consider basis which of these locations has more than one grammar school. You can check this blog.thinkacademy.uk/best-grammar-schools-in-the-uk/

  • @bhumintrivedi1515
    @bhumintrivedi1515 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thnk you so much

  • @samgoswami9490
    @samgoswami9490 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Ashika, can you please review Stevenage as well? Thank you in advance

    • @AbsolutelyAshika
      @AbsolutelyAshika  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey Sam, I'll def try and share something on this soon.

  • @brothersman524
    @brothersman524 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This sounds nuts but I know many commuters from my home city Nottingham travel to work to Central London by train (which is less than 2 hours) and live in very nice and affordable houses

    • @AbsolutelyAshika
      @AbsolutelyAshika  ปีที่แล้ว

      I don't blame them! Bigger houses and lower rents!! Smart move.

    • @brothersman524
      @brothersman524 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AbsolutelyAshika And some of them are home by 7pm too. I would suggest Leicester, Nottingham and Loughborough - all direct by train to London St Pancras and much cheaper rents

  • @NoName-jq7tj
    @NoName-jq7tj ปีที่แล้ว +4

    London is very expensive but on the other hand living outside is also expensive. The entire South East is very expensive & to add to that train fares from outside London are also expensive.

    • @oanalesnic79
      @oanalesnic79 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Xommuting is so tiring.

    • @NoName-jq7tj
      @NoName-jq7tj 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@oanalesnic79 The entire South East economically is a drag. Not just London. It’s better for example if you live outside London like Chelmsford & work in Southend or within Chelmsford. You don’t really than feel the travel problem.

  • @deepikashah4704
    @deepikashah4704 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hii Ashika!!
    @ background is your home?
    It's as stunning and pretty as you are
    You are right my daughter pays 1750 gbp for 1 bhk in London
    But as she is single and workplace is near , she has preferred to live there
    As always very useful information

    • @AbsolutelyAshika
      @AbsolutelyAshika  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Deepika, my house is in the video :) but thank you for the compliment. Yes it makes sense when you stay by yourself to want to be closer to the office. Hope she likes London so far and is enjoying her stay. Thank you for watching!

  • @annah_kimaru
    @annah_kimaru 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you. Hope to buy thanks package soon.

  • @michealjustice1663
    @michealjustice1663 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    For someone schooling in university of East London, where is the best place to stay outside London?

  • @arunatrimurti6362
    @arunatrimurti6362 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Ashika, Thank you for your video.I am IT Professional and need to choose between Hitchin and Stevenage, Can you please suggest which is better for Education, health and safety.

    • @arunatrimurti6362
      @arunatrimurti6362 ปีที่แล้ว

      Education for my child, mean better school.

  • @melbobineau9405
    @melbobineau9405 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Now back in France, I leaved few year in Hitchin prior after few other places in the UK.
    Lovely town. Really miss it. Though a cinema would have been nice.
    If I go back to UK, I was thinking St Albans or Maidenhead/Reading. As my current company is in High Wycombe and I might need to go in the office at least twice a week compared to now fully homebased.
    Guilford is lovely but not practical to reach Standstead Airport.
    St albans would be the "secure" choice as I know already Hertford. Having lived in north London and Hitchin. It would near what I was used too.
    Maidenhead would be a new adventure for a new start????? And probably easier to reach work when needed???
    Well I will see what the future holds for me. Maybe I will stay in France maybe not!

  • @Reshavi
    @Reshavi ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How about Wakefield?West Yorkshire?is it nice place to settle?

  • @giuseppe480
    @giuseppe480 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It’s a bit confusing that most of the prices you mentioned are pretty similar to the ones in London though. Also add the expenses to travel into London and I am not sure you’re going to save that much.

  • @agashananthakumaran3972
    @agashananthakumaran3972 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Ashika, isn't it Bristol Bristol Cabot Circus in the video at 6.46min

  • @soumendutta01
    @soumendutta01 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Ashika, Any particular reason why you didnt include Slough in your list ??

    • @AbsolutelyAshika
      @AbsolutelyAshika  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Sam, I happened to stumble upon some mom blogs which maintained that Slough was not the safest when you had young children so I decided to steer away. I can’t be sure how true that was but just to be on the safer side, I decided to give slough a miss.

  • @wardhahabiba9546
    @wardhahabiba9546 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi @ashika
    Can you make a video on the availability of jobs for Data Analyst in UK ?

  • @ChipZilla69
    @ChipZilla69 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Come to Stevenage. We have an Iceland, may bettering shops and nail salons. The crime rate is as low as 950 per 1000 residents. The wildlife is incredible, we have 15 different species of rat.

  • @tugceerylmaz9922
    @tugceerylmaz9922 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very helpful video, thank you so much but the biggest problem is travel costs outside London😏😏

  • @calmsutra8159
    @calmsutra8159 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I’m graduating in September 24, and will be hunting for jobs. Currently I’m staying in Sheffield with university accommodation. And will be moving to new city soon. Please suggest which city I should consider where I can easily get job as well something that’s budget friendly and safe.

  • @ShahnazMalik.
    @ShahnazMalik. ปีที่แล้ว +1

    well done

  • @dakshajethva614
    @dakshajethva614 ปีที่แล้ว

    I think you are staying in central London as I am staying in a 1bhk flat in Harrow that's 1275 a month. I do agree with you that London is really costly.

    • @AbsolutelyAshika
      @AbsolutelyAshika  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah the numbers were for central London. Do you recommend staying in Harrow? Would help folks who are planning on moving.

  • @bridgetlizzy9818
    @bridgetlizzy9818 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the videos.
    Pls i need a precise suggestion for an affordable accommodation .just got an admission to conventry london campus .
    Pls will appreciate all the information i can get .
    thanks

  • @robh8814
    @robh8814 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You cant make it from Maidenhead to London Paddington in 23 mins. Its 30 mins on the GWR Didcot Parkway Service (every 30 mins) but cancelled at times & 37 mins on the Crossrail services. The GWR High speed services DONT STOP at Maidenhead & run non stop between Reading & London Paddington & they take
    25 mins & always have done through out the years.

    • @AbsolutelyAshika
      @AbsolutelyAshika  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      There's a train from Maidenhead tomorrow morning at 9:05. It will reach at 9:25. That's 20 mins. 3 whole mins less. There's also one at 8:31 which takes 19 mins.

    • @robh8814
      @robh8814 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@AbsolutelyAshika Those are the Peak Class 1 that run between 0632-0905 & don't run throughout the day or weekends. Granted its 25 mins on the Class 2's with 1st stop Slough.
      Strangely enough when I checked this morning then all the Didcot Parkway's that you refer too were all cancelled this morning for some reason. Granted Maidenhead is lovely but the Didcot trains get cancelled regularly at times.

  • @mattori8932
    @mattori8932 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Why you chose to rent instead of buying a property since that the deposit for a mortgage is really low, and by buying the property you are paying close amount for mortgage as it is for rent?

  • @VidesalloVyzagammaayi0411
    @VidesalloVyzagammaayi0411 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi didi... I've been watching ur videos and would like to get a suggestion from you. Im new to UK n currently staying in London since I came on a student Visa to pursue my Masters and never knew that dependants were not allowed. I have a kid of age 2 yrs...N many people r suggesting me to go back leaving all the fee paid n everything...

  • @harshavardhanjonnakuti9634
    @harshavardhanjonnakuti9634 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Thank you so much Ashika! We will be moving to the UK soon and I will be working based out of central London. We were on the fence as to whether we wanted to live in one of the suburbs or outside. This video really has helped us a lot in understanding the advantages of living outside London, the options available, and to a certain extent in my wife pestering me a bit to live in Maidenhead ;). One important question we have though is how good is the child care in Maidenhead or Reading? Hope it's not too difficult to answer :). Thanks again!

    • @AbsolutelyAshika
      @AbsolutelyAshika  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Harsha, happy it helped! In both reading and Maidenhead you have child care options. If your child goes to school, school is free. If not, You can get 30 hours of free childcare per week for 38 weeks of the year (during school term time). You may be able to get free childcare for 52 weeks if you use fewer than 30 hours per week.
      Reading is a city vs Maidenhead so has its pros and cons

    • @harshavardhanjonnakuti9634
      @harshavardhanjonnakuti9634 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@AbsolutelyAshika Thank you!

    • @aleidakhan8132
      @aleidakhan8132 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I'm born and bred in reading. It's really multicultural and has great childcare and schools. Shopping and food is great 👍🏼 Love reading

    • @AbsolutelyAshika
      @AbsolutelyAshika  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@aleidakhan8132 hi there. Thank you for sharing your input. It will definitely help viewers looking to move too soon ❤️

    • @harshavardhanjonnakuti9634
      @harshavardhanjonnakuti9634 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@aleidakhan8132 That's nice to hear. Also, as Ashika said, housing seems to be much more affordable in comparison to London. We will most likely be moving there. Thank you!

  • @lizavetameta
    @lizavetameta ปีที่แล้ว

    what i need!

  • @aadinaw
    @aadinaw ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for this video. It’s really helpful. How much it cost to reach Central London from Maidenhead? Is it reasonable to travel if I work in London?

    • @AbsolutelyAshika
      @AbsolutelyAshika  ปีที่แล้ว

      If you travel during peak is about £24 -28 including a return but it’s about £11-12 during non peak. You can check here www.thetrainline.com/

  • @aeshabhavsar102
    @aeshabhavsar102 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello. Any area near university of essex (Colchester) where we can find Indian stores groceries and all. Suggest me

  • @BrunoGarciaNokia
    @BrunoGarciaNokia ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the video, very helpful. I have two dogs medium size, do you know in which city I can rent a house not too expensive with a garden or a backyard for my dogs? Thank you!

    • @AbsolutelyAshika
      @AbsolutelyAshika  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Bruno, depends on where you're planning on working. We have two dogs and live in Maidenhead. One of the reasons was because we wanted more space for the dogs and my son. You will face challenges though because a lot of homeowners don't want to rent to folks with pets.

    • @BrunoGarciaNokia
      @BrunoGarciaNokia ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AbsolutelyAshika thanks again. Just one more question, do you know which sites or real estate agency where I can search for houses?

    • @BrunoGarciaNokia
      @BrunoGarciaNokia ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AbsolutelyAshika thanks again. Just one more question, do you know which sites or real estate agency where I can search for houses?

  • @sushman4195
    @sushman4195 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi ashika we are moving to London in 2 weeks and started packing but i have some doubt whether we can carry below items or not please let me know
    Peanut
    Coconut oil
    Channa
    Whole moong
    Dry green leaves
    Ghee
    Horse gram

    • @ns1848
      @ns1848 ปีที่แล้ว

      You can carry anything in your checkin bag. The first 3 items are available at reasonable prices in most supermarkets in London and instead can carry more Ghee

    • @sushman4195
      @sushman4195 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you

    • @AbsolutelyAshika
      @AbsolutelyAshika  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Sushma, you can find out what food items you can carry by checking here: www.gov.uk/bringing-food-into-great-britain
      I would however suggest you don't carry these items as ALL indian stores in the UK have all these items. You'd be wasting precious space.

  • @preetijain8185
    @preetijain8185 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    When new session in school starts ? 11class admissions in school what is process?

  • @Dr_Rahu
    @Dr_Rahu ปีที่แล้ว

    Still Rent is much in Maidenhead ?
    Nearest village Nearest London?

  • @shiksha.aaptak
    @shiksha.aaptak ปีที่แล้ว

    Tq mam

  • @kashayafyafei2087
    @kashayafyafei2087 ปีที่แล้ว

    What about Sussex? I would love to know more about Sussex as I am considering it