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Area Ranking Tool — Rate & Compare UK Towns

Not sure which area to move to? Rate UK towns across the criteria that matter most to you — commute time, house prices, safety, schools, broadband and more. Invite a partner to compare notes. Free to start, no sign-up needed.

How it works

Rate by what matters to you

Score each area on commute, house prices, safety, schools, broadband, nightlife, and more. Weighted to your priorities.

Collaborate with a partner

Invite anyone to rate the same areas. See both sets of scores side-by-side — perfect for couples or families who can't agree.

Add any UK town

Search across thousands of UK towns and cities. Not limited to commuter data — add wherever you're considering.

Export & share

Share your ranked list via a link, or export to CSV to compare offline. No account required to view a shared list.

Rating categories

Rate each area across up to eight categories. Adjust the weighting so the score reflects your priorities — commute time matters more if you're in the office five days a week; schools matter more if you have children.

Commute time
House prices
Safety & crime
Schools & Ofsted
Broadband speed
Green space
Nightlife & restaurants
Community feel

Popular UK towns to compare

These are some of the most-compared towns in the ranking tool, covering a range of commute times and house price points.

TownCountyCommute to LondonAvg house price
ReadingBerkshire25 min£370,000
WokingSurrey24 min£425,000
DartfordKent22 min£335,000
St AlbansHertfordshire20 min£545,000
ChelmsfordEssex34 min£355,000
GuildfordSurrey35 min£440,000
CambridgeCambridgeshire49 min£460,000
Milton KeynesBuckinghamshire35 min£320,000
NorthamptonNorthamptonshire54 min£240,000
LutonBedfordshire24 min£265,000

House price data: HM Land Registry averages. Commute times: typical off-peak direct rail to central London.

Start ranking areas in seconds

Free to use. No sign-up required to create your first ranking list.

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