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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.
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Score each area on commute, house prices, safety, schools, broadband, nightlife, and more. Weighted to your priorities.
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Invite anyone to rate the same areas. See both sets of scores side-by-side — perfect for couples or families who can't agree.
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Search across thousands of UK towns and cities. Not limited to commuter data — add wherever you're considering.
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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.
These are some of the most-compared towns in the ranking tool, covering a range of commute times and house price points.
| Town | County | Commute to London | Avg house price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | Berkshire | 25 min | £370,000 |
| Woking | Surrey | 24 min | £425,000 |
| Dartford | Kent | 22 min | £335,000 |
| St Albans | Hertfordshire | 20 min | £545,000 |
| Chelmsford | Essex | 34 min | £355,000 |
| Guildford | Surrey | 35 min | £440,000 |
| Cambridge | Cambridgeshire | 49 min | £460,000 |
| Milton Keynes | Buckinghamshire | 35 min | £320,000 |
| Northampton | Northamptonshire | 54 min | £240,000 |
| Luton | Bedfordshire | 24 min | £265,000 |
House price data: HM Land Registry averages. Commute times: typical off-peak direct rail to central London.
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