Where did Londoners move to in 2024

Research from Metro shows that those who chose to move home didn’t actually move that far away.

With a 430g pack of chicken costing on average almost double in London than the rest of the UK, it's no wonder some people are choosing a change of scenery to save a few pennies.

Metro reported movers purchased properties an average of 45.4 miles outside of the city in 2024. The most popular areas were Epsom and Ewell, Brentwood, and Mole Valley.

Below is the list of most popular destinations in 2024:

Location Percentage bought by Londoners in 2024
Epsom and Ewell 74%
Brentwood 47%
Mole Valley 35%
Colchester 27%
Tonbridge and Malling 26%
Rushmoor 25%
Chelmsford 24%
North Hertfordshire 21%
Swale 19%
Huntingdonshire 18%

One reason people decided to make the move was due to the increase in the ability to work from home. Many people questioned why they are paying a huge amount on rent or a mortgage when they could work from elsewhere and pay a lot less.

The other reason is the cost of living in London being a lot higher.

Some people love the hustle and bustle of London life and accept they have to pay for it, whereas others are happy with a more rural way of life and living their life as opposed to just surviving in some cases.

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