Top Locations for Property in Essex
As one of the Home Counties, it is perhaps unsurprising that property in Essex is so popular. Despite many towns being a fair distance from London, the effect of ‘London money’ has meant prices are quite high here. But people still choose to live in this county, famed for its Constable painting locations – and in this article we’ll look at the most popular locations around the county.
Colchester
Famed for its castle and the home of Boudicca, Colchester is also famed as being the oldest recorded town in Britain. This Roman town is within easy reach of London, which is why, among property in Essex, Colchester remains very popular with those who work in London. There is a high level of good quality middle class housing, which is inhabited by those who earn in the capital, as well as those who make money in Colchester itself – the University is also a big source of money.
Braintree
Braintree, to the west of Colchester, is a quaint town with a great deal of history to offer. It is, like Colchester, connected to the mainline railway and so attracts those who work in London. Although among property in Essex, it doesn’t hold the same value in terms of commuting because it takes longer to get to and from the capital.
Chelmsford
Chelmsford is much closer to London than Braintree or Colchester, and therefore among the various locations for property in Essex, it is very popular. There are a wide range of high quality houses and apartments in the town of Chelmsford, serving people of various socio economic backgrounds. As it is located very close to London, and yet is a distinct built up area – it is very popular with those who live and work in the capital. It takes just 25 minutes to get to Liverpool Street, but the crossing of the green belt makes it something of a refuge as far as many city workers are concerned. The fact that Liverpool Street is situated in the capital’s old business district makes Chelmsford very popular when it comes to property in Essex, with those who work in the financial sector.
There are clearly various reasons why property in Essex has attracted so many buyers over the years. The combination of being close to London, as well as having some very attractive towns and villages and some pleasant rural settings, have made these three towns some of the most popular in the county of Essex.
Gino Hitshopi is highly experienced in the realm of property in Essex, having worked in the property industry for many years. For more information please visit: www.exploreliving.co.uk