London

London is one of the most exciting capital cities in the world and among the top 10 most expensive in the world. There is never a boring moment in this diverse, cosmopolitan mega city with music, art, sport and the like. Its world-class infrastructure makes London extremely livable and attracts thousands of immigrants from the world over. It is well connected by air, road and rail to the other parts of UK. Income in London is amongst the highest in the UK and thus attracts professionals starting in their careers.

Southwark

Southwark is centrally located, south of the river Thames and has a rich history. It has the finest food markets as well as theatres; specially the Shakespeare inspired Globe. It is the second most expensive area after London for renting with a superb network of undergrounds and overground train stations as well as highway and airway connectivity. London Bridge, Borough and Peckham are proving attractive to youngsters with modern apartments and eventful nightlife with families preferring the Southern end of Southwark.

Ilford

UK’s third most expensive city boasts some of the best places to eat at great prices. This East London locale is filled with well qualified, young professionals and is all set to boom, thanks to its great schools, ideal location and good highways and rail networks. The houses are a mix of Victorian, Edwardian and modern with many new community projects currently under development.

Twickenham

It is the Rugby Union’s home turf that many people love to call home. It has some of the best schools and high quality community living, besides being synonymous with Sport. Many 1 bedroom and 2 bedroom apartments are being built for sharing and renting with Twickenham being a very popular area for private renting. Trains from Twickenham take about 25 minutes to Waterloo while the area is also well connected with Heathrow.

Westminster

Number 5 on our list belongs to Westminster which is home to popular tourist attractions such as Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament. The area has seen the development of new homes, flats and restaurants in recent time, making it an ideal choice for living. There are 3 underground train stations making commuting fast and easy.

Wandsworth

Wandsworth has an undeniable attraction for families who love to live in this south-west London suburb with scenic views of the Thames. Houses are big, comfortable and the borough is interspersed with green open spaces, excellent schools and recreational areas. Well connected to Waterloo by rail, making it ideal for young professionals and also for sharers.

Tottenham

Tottenham lies to the northeast of London with a huge population of young working people living in metropolitan terraces who come from various ethnic backgrounds. It is well connected with 3 tube stations, 5 train stations as well as by road. The neighbourhood has several parks for recreation and sports.

Woking

Woking lies 28miles west of central London and is only about 30 minutes commute to London and is linked by roads and rail. There are frequent trains from Woking station to Waterloo. Woking earned its position in the top 10 cities through a good balance of wages and cost of living. You get everything from good schools to good shops and high quality rental properties for people commuting to Reading or London.

Windsor

Windsor is a historic city being home to Royalty. It is equally cosmopolitan and buzzing with activity with a selection of top educational institutions. There is a good mix of old Victorian homes as well as riverside flats on the Thames.

Kingston upon Thames

Kingston Upon Thames is at the bottom of our top ten in terms of most expensive cities for renting a home in the UK and can prove to be a great place for those with families looking for a safe city with a good selection of schools, road connectivity and shopping complexes. This borough has a good selection of homes from huge family properties, to apartments for young professionals and student-friendly accommodation. Surbiton is well connected to Waterloo.

Lewisham

Lewisham lies to the south of London, about 10 km from Charing Cross and offers housing at excellent value for money. It is a major transport hub and also linked well with both Central London and the countryside. It is home to the Royal Greenwich Observatory and Lewisham Clock Tower. It is a booming area with different ethnic groups residing there. Great for cheap shopping, food and entertainment; travel time to London Victoria is just 20 minutes.

Harrow

Harrow lies to the North West of London and is a rapidly developing area. Ideal for young professionals looking for jobs as the upcoming projects are likely to create living spaces as well as jobs. It is an ethnically diverse area and dominated by the Asian community, and people here have been staying for years. It has some of the best public and private schools and is well served by Tube and Trains.

Winchester

Winchester is the city of cathedrals and provides an excellent environment for families looking for good schools, easy commuting and cheaper rents compared to London. Commute into London takes about an hour while within Winchester it’s easy to walk everywhere. Winchester has a good selection of schools, low crime rate and lush green landscapes.

Oxford

Centre of British art, culture and education, Oxford is a small town full of students and a great number of pubs. Oxford offers a large selection of apartments and houses for renting by families or student sharing. This small town attracts students from across the globe to Oxford University and is dominated by British sensibilities even today. Travel time to London is short from historic Oxford while Heathrow is also easy to access.

Guildford

This hilly city of charming high streets offers something for everyone. It is located 30 miles south of London and showcases medieval, Georgian and modern buildings. Commute by train into Waterloo takes 35 minutes. If you are looking to live among forests, hills, and adventure, all that close to London then Gildford is the place for you. There are also many local events and entertainment to enjoy.