The best commuter towns close to London

A few months ago we brought you the best commuter villages around London to live out your bucolic fantasies. The switch to a village from the bright lights of the capital can be a daunting one though. For that reason, we’ve come up with a list of commuter towns to strike a medium between town and country.

You may lose the ability to get obscure takeaway food delivered at 1am, but, in many ways, you have the best of both worlds – somewhere to stretch out, with a few more bedrooms and some options for going out of an evening. All our selections are within roughly an hour of London, have stocks of beautiful houses, great schools and plenty to keep you busy.

Ware, Hertfordshire

Ware is situated on the River Lea

Ware is the gateway to the Lea Valley Park and all it has to offer. Ideal for dog walking, fishing and even white water rafting.