Move just outside London, and you hit Surrey. It’s beautiful, green, and horrifically pricey. We’re talking average house prices around £600,000.
Why? Because everyone who works in London wants to escape the city noise. So they pay a fortune to sit in traffic for two hours each way. Also, Surrey has amazing schools, which is code for “your house will cost more than a PhD.”
If you buy here, you’ll also get a garden big enough for a small dog. And a mortgage that makes you cry into your organic kale smoothie.
Oxford: (Not the Shoes)
Oxford is another wallet-cruncher, and it’s not just because of the university. Average house prices here hover around £500,000. For a shoebox with a bike shed.
The city is stunning, full of dreaming spires and ancient pubs. But trying to rent a flat is like trying to win a Nobel prize—competitive and slightly depressing.
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Plus, everyone rides a bike, so you’ll need to buy one. That’s another £500, please, and don’t forget a helmet for your tears.
