A Buckinghamshire town popular with families and young professionals was named one of the best places to live.

Amersham residents enjoy easy access to the beautiful Chiltern Hills, woodlands and River Chess area only a stone’s throw away.

The market town, visible in the seemingly distant Zone 9 on the Tube map, has seen a steady rise in popularity for people wanting to leave London for something calmer but without losing access to the opportunities of the capital.  

Amersham’s history as a commuter spot dates back to late 19th century, when the railway extended west reaching the town in 1892 and Chesham in 1889, Amersham Museum recalled.

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Now Amersham is a mixture of the history of Old Amersham and more modern Amersham-on-the-Hill - and everything in between, including the design home High and Over also known as ‘Aeroplane House’ because of its unique, Modernist shape.

In the summer, Old Amersham bustles with markets and events, while restaurants, cafes and shops in the town centre offer a wide selection throughout the year. 

Bucks Free Press: A row of farmhouses between the High Street and Barn Meadow in Amersham built in 1875 (Credit: J Harrison/Chiltern Society PhotoGroup)A row of farmhouses between the High Street and Barn Meadow in Amersham built in 1875 (Credit: J Harrison/Chiltern Society PhotoGroup) (Image: J Harrison/Chiltern Society PhotoGroup)

No wonder Amersham was named among top 20 best London commuter towns, beating places like Epping, Cambridge and Henley.

Property expert Phil Spencer compared locations for Moveiq based on train times, house prices and liveliness of the town.

Amersham ranked on 18th place thanks to its 42 minute train journey to central London and vibrant atmosphere.

However, the area’s high property prices will leave with out of reach for many newcomers as house prices averaged around £750,000 last year according to Rightmove.

Amersham was beaten by Iver on fifth spot thanks to its 25 minute train journey to London and £547,399 average house price, while High Wycombe – with 27 minute estimated train journey – was ranked seventh with a £354,830 average house price.

Beaconsfield took 11th place on Mr Spencer’s best commuter town list, with commuters facing 31 minute train journey to London Marylebone and a whopping average property price of more than £1.2 million. 

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