Top Five Commuter-Friendly Zones for First-Time Buyers in London
Location is one of the deciding factors when buying your first home in London. After all, you want to live in an area that feels like home and fits in with your lifestyle. Whether you travel to the office five days a week or follow a hybrid working pattern, commuting will be a key consideration when choosing a neighbourhood.
At The Hill Group, we create vibrant communities in the capital where you can enjoy connected city living. Below, discover the top five London areas with new-build homes for sale, and the convenient commuter links nearby.
Dagenham
Dagenham Green is an inspiring vision for the future of East London. Building on the foundations of this diverse and vibrant community, this brand-new development features over 3,500 homes and 10 acres of public open space. Available homes include studios and one, two and three-bedroom apartments built to the highest standards and designed for comfort, style and lasting quality.
Transport Links Near Dagenham Green
Cycling
Cycle paths wind through Dagenham Green and link up with the surrounding road network. Just outside of the development, you can pick up the national Cycle Network Route 13, which stretches from Central London to East Anglia.
Rail
Living in one of these Dagenham apartments places you near an array of rail links that connect you with various corners of the capital. On the development's doorstep, you'll find Dagenham Dock train station. From here, you can hop on direct trains to London Fenchurch Street, taking you to the City of London in 21 minutes.
Additionally, the District Line operates at Dagenham Heathway station, just a 15-minute walk from the development. This tube service offers the following travel times:
- Canary Wharf in 24 minutes
- London Bridge in 31 minutes
- Oxford Circus in 40 minutes
Buses
Travelling locally is easy thanks to the bus network, with services calling at the stops near Dagenham Green from 6 am to 1 am every day.
Visit our Dagenham Green website to explore one, two and three-bedroom apartments for sale, and learn more about the new amenities planned for the development, including a supermarket and café.
Brentford
Love the idea of riverside living in West London? Explore Kew Bridge Rise, a stunning collection of one and two-bedroom new-build apartments in Brentford.
Declared by The Guardian as having one of the best views in the country, the development's buildings rise above the leafy West London landscape. Our architects have designed each apartment to maximise views and natural light, offering a sanctuary in the city.
Transport Links Near Kew Bridge Rise
Rail
Kew Bridge Rise benefits from excellent rail links. Located just a two-minute walk from Kew Bridge train station and a 10-minute walk from Gunnersbury station, the development has overground and underground services within easy reach.
From Kew Bridge, you can reach:
- Clapham Junction in 22 minutes
- London Waterloo in 29 minutes
Meanwhile, you can catch the Mildmay and District lines from Gunnersbury station and arrive at destinations including:
- Hammersmith in 19 minutes
- London Victoria in 22 minutes
- Westminster in 35 minutes
- Blackfriars in 41 minutes
- Stratford in 59 minutes
Buses
Kew Bridge Rise boasts a whopping 33 bus stops within one kilometre, making exploring the local area a breeze. With attractions like Kew Gardens, Richmond Park and Chiswick House and Gardens nearby, you'll never be short of things to do in your free time.
Discover more on the Kew Bridge Rise website, including local amenities in Brentford and new-build apartment availability.
Harringay
North Gate Park is an urban oasis. This brand-new development features a collection of new-build apartments and houses for sale in Harringay, each boasting private outdoor space and built around a lush central garden. Some of North London's leafy green spaces are also within easy reach, including Chestnuts Park over the road, Finsbury Park and Woodberry Wetlands a short walk away, and Alexandra Park a little further north.
Transport Links Near North Gate Park
Rail
North Gate Park is a gateway to commuter hubs and exciting experiences in the capital, with multiple rail links connecting you to key destinations and interchange stations in a matter of minutes. Seven Sisters is the closest tube station, while Harringay and Harringay Green Lanes stations provide National Rail and overground services.
From Seven Sisters underground station, you can reach:
- King's Cross in eight minutes
- Oxford Circus in 12 minutes
- London Victoria in 18 minutes
From Harringay station, you can reach:
- Highbury & Islington in 10 minutes
- Old Street in 15 minutes
- Moorgate in 19 minutes
And from Harringay Green Lanes station, you can reach:
- Upper Holloway in five minutes
- Barking in 24 minutes
Buses
Harringay has an extensive bus network that's perfect for travelling locally, whether you work nearby or simply want to explore the neighbourhood.
Find more information about connectivity, the local area and available homes for sale on the North Gate Park website.
Hounslow
Enjoy urban living next door to beautiful green space at Lampton Parkside. Situated next door to 40 acres of green space at Lampton Park, this collection of one, two and three-bedroom apartments and duplexes offers a balanced lifestyle in the heart of West London. The development features an on-site concierge for your convenience. Meanwhile, each home comes with outside space, underfloor heating and elegant fixtures for unparalleled comfort and style.
Transport Links Near Lampton Parkside
Rail
Ideally located a four-minute walk from Hounslow Central tube station, Lampton Parkside offers access to Zone 1 in under an hour. The Piccadilly line operates at the station, providing the following travel times to commuter hubs:
- Green Park in 38 minutes
- Holborn in 45 minutes
- King's Cross in 49 minutes
Cycle
Lampton Parkside is a cyclist's dream. The River Thames and many of the local leafy areas are just a short ride away. Plus, Lampton Parkside has 1,374 secure cycle storage spaces on site.
Car
We're operating a car club at Lampton Parkside, giving you the convenience of using a car when you need one without the ownership-related costs. To learn more about availability and how the car club works, contact our sales team.
Tel: 020 3959 0900
Email: [email protected]
Visit our dedicated Lampton Parkside website to explore the community and find available homes for sale.
Rickmansworth
Nestled on the edge of Croxley Green in Rickmansworth, Millside Grange blends idyllic village living with connectivity to London and Watford. Green spaces, play areas and footpaths surround this new community of two, three, four and five-bedroom homes.
Transport Links Near Millside Grange
Car
Croxley Green is ideally located near road networks; the M25 is an eight-minute drive away, and the M1 is 12 minutes away. Each home at Millside Grange comes with parking space, making travelling by car simple. We've also made provisions to install electric vehicle charging points at all homes in the future.
Rail
Travelling for work from Millside Grange is easy, as Croxley and Rickmansworth stations are just a short drive away. Both stops are located on branches of the Metropolitan line.
Croxley underground station will take you to:
- Watford in four minutes
- Baker Street in 40 minutes
- King's Cross in 46 minutes
- Farringdon in 49 minutes
- Liverpool Street in 54 minutes
Alongside the Metropolitan line, Chiltern Railways operate at Rickmansworth train station, providing direct services to London Marylebone in 26 minutes.
Ways to Buy with Hill
At Hill, we recognise that everyone's journey to homeownership is different. That's why we offer first-time buyers several ways to buy a home from us, such as:
- Shared Ownership via specialist housing associations we've partnered with
Buying your first home is a big milestone, and we’re here to support you every step of the way. Contact us today to start your homeownership journey with Hill.
