We may well know the names of those commuter towns which frequently top lists of ‘best places to live’ in the UK, such as riverside Taplow, just 33 minutes to London by train, and the ever-popular Stockport – declared one of the top spots in the North West by the Sunday Times in 2024.
But there are also countless unsung ‘Cinderella’ locations which offer the same advantages – from reliable rail links and decent schools to green spaces and a slower rhythm of life. These are the unsung commuter towns that can still deliver everything needed for that fabled work-life balance.
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