{"id":4257,"date":"2019-10-28T15:39:03","date_gmt":"2019-10-28T15:39:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.credit-score.com\/blog\/?p=4257"},"modified":"2022-08-23T09:20:15","modified_gmt":"2022-08-23T09:20:15","slug":"the-cheapest-area-to-buy-property-in-london","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.check.co.uk\/blog\/mortgages\/the-cheapest-area-to-buy-property-in-london\/","title":{"rendered":"Cheapest areas to buy your first property in London"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Getting a foot on the property ladder can be an expensive ordeal, even more so if you\u2019re hoping to find a property in London. The average price of a home in London is around \u00a3600k, but there are a few areas in London where you can spend half of this! Property in London is known for being some of the priciest in England but also some of the nicest. In this article we will list various places in London that are the cheapest areas to buy property in London.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>*All figures based on the average cost of a one-bed flat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_79_2 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">What&#039;s Included?<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.check.co.uk\/blog\/mortgages\/the-cheapest-area-to-buy-property-in-london\/#Property_in_Barking_and_Dagenham_%E2%80%93_200k\" >Property in Barking and Dagenham &#8211;  200k.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.check.co.uk\/blog\/mortgages\/the-cheapest-area-to-buy-property-in-london\/#Property_in_Bexley_%E2%80%93_200k\" >Property in Bexley &#8211; 200k.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.check.co.uk\/blog\/mortgages\/the-cheapest-area-to-buy-property-in-london\/#What_are_Bexley_council_planning_on_doing\" >What are Bexley council planning on doing?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.check.co.uk\/blog\/mortgages\/the-cheapest-area-to-buy-property-in-london\/#What_Bexley_has_to_offer\" >What Bexley has to offer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.check.co.uk\/blog\/mortgages\/the-cheapest-area-to-buy-property-in-london\/#Property_in_Croydon_%E2%80%93_230k\" >Property in Croydon &#8211;  230k.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.check.co.uk\/blog\/mortgages\/the-cheapest-area-to-buy-property-in-london\/#What_Croydon_has_to_offer\" >What Croydon has to offer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.check.co.uk\/blog\/mortgages\/the-cheapest-area-to-buy-property-in-london\/#Property_in_Havering_%E2%80%93_270k\" >Property in Havering &#8211;  270k.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.check.co.uk\/blog\/mortgages\/the-cheapest-area-to-buy-property-in-london\/#What_Havering_has_to_offer\" >What Havering has to offer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.check.co.uk\/blog\/mortgages\/the-cheapest-area-to-buy-property-in-london\/#Property_in_Sutton_%E2%80%93_245k\" >Property in Sutton &#8211;  245k.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.check.co.uk\/blog\/mortgages\/the-cheapest-area-to-buy-property-in-london\/#What_Sutton_has_to_offer\" >What Sutton has to offer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.check.co.uk\/blog\/mortgages\/the-cheapest-area-to-buy-property-in-london\/#Credit-Score_offers_two_fabulous_solutions\" >Credit-Score offers two fabulous solutions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Property_in_Barking_and_Dagenham_%E2%80%93_200k\"><\/span>Property in Barking and Dagenham &#8211;  200k. <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>First on the list is this spot in East London. This is the\ncheapest place to buy a property in London and has been for some time! On\naverage, a one-bedroom flat will set you back just over 200k. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Barking and Dagenham is located in Zone 4 of London and can\nbe accessed via that Hammersmith &amp; City and District Lines from Barking\nrailway station. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have children, a large number of the local schools\nare rated \u2018outstanding by Ofsted including Thames View Infants, Loxford School,\nLittle Ilford, Plashet, and Ark Isaac Newton Academy. There are a number of\nGrammar and Private schools as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re a fan of the street dance troupe Diversity, who won Britain\u2019s Got Talent in 2009, you\u2019d be interested to know that they\u2019re from Barking and Dagenham and is also the case for Sara Pascoe, a British comedian and actress and the well-known Bobby Moore, who even has a road named after him. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Property_in_Bexley_%E2%80%93_200k\"><\/span>Property in Bexley &#8211; 200k.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This borough, located in South East London, is known to be \u2018up and coming\u2019 due to the introduction of Crossrail (aka the Elizabeth Line) to Abbey Wood station. This makes it a fantastic place to purchase a property, as there are regeneration plans in the local area. At the moment, a one-bedroom flat will cost you an average of 200k, so it\u2019s a lot cheaper than the London average. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_Bexley_council_planning_on_doing\"><\/span>What are Bexley council planning on doing?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Bexley is working with a housing association called Peabody\nto build brand-new affordable homes. They have plans to invest over \u00a31 billion\ninto the town to make \u2018a lasting contribution to the cultural, physical,\nenvironmental and economic wellbeing of Thamesmead.\u2019 <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As I mentioned above, there aren\u2019t currently any London Underground lines at the moment, however, Abbey Wood will be served once it opens. There are also frequent train services to central London, so the transport links are still great. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Bexley_has_to_offer\"><\/span>What Bexley has to offer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you like a bit of history, Bexley is home to \u2018Hall Place\u2019, one of the South East\u2019s best-kept secrets, a grade 1 listed building which dates back to 1540. It is now managed by the charity Bexley Heritage Trust. You can visit the gardens for free \u2013 a great place to visit on a summer\u2019s day. They run a range of exhibitions and events throughout the year as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For lovers of the childhood author Roald Dahl \u2013 this is\nwhere he lived from 1927 to 1934, and the well-known illustrator of his books,\nQuentin Blake was born here too! Bexley was also where Delia Smith grew up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Property_in_Croydon_%E2%80%93_230k\"><\/span>Property in Croydon &#8211;  230k. <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This town and borough in South London is thought to be\nmaking a comeback, as there\u2019s a new Westfield being built alongside new flats. The\naverage 1-bedroom flat will set you back around 230k, so it\u2019s still well below\nthe average. This is expected to rise once it becomes a more sought-after\nlocation, so snap one up while you can! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Croydon is only 10 miles out of central London and has some\nof the best transport links into central London and the seaside town of\nBrighton. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>East and West Croydon are both served by Govia Thameslink Railway lines and West Croydon is on the London Overground line. Croydon is also the hub of the Tramlink, which is the only tram system in Greater London, therefore, this means that, despite not being served by London Underground, you still have an easy journey into central London for the nightlife or your commute. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Croydon_has_to_offer\"><\/span>What Croydon has to offer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sherlock fans, if you choose to live here, it\u2019s where Sir\nArthur Conan Doyle lived \u2013 he even featured Croydon in his writing.\nAdditionally, D.H. Lawrence, famous for writing lady Chatterley\u2019s Lover, lived\nin Croydon and even taught at Davidson Road School. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you watch The Bill or Peep Show, Croydon is a filming\nlocation for both. Fans of Peep Show visiting London tend to make sure they\nstop by to catch some of the filming locations \u2013 this has led to a map being\nmade of key spots to visit, which you can find with a quick Google search! This\nfills up your Saturdays and gives you more knowledge of the local area \u2013 two\nbirds, one stone!&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Property_in_Havering_%E2%80%93_270k\"><\/span>Property in Havering &#8211;  270k.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This zone 6 borough in East London might be a bit further\nout but it still has a great deal to offer. A one-bedroom flat will set you\nback around 270k, so it\u2019s a little pricier than the others on this list, but\nstill well below the London average. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are benefits of living a little further out are that you tend to see a lot more greenery, you get a roomier apartment for less, and you\u2019re much more likely to nab yourself a seat on your morning commute. The links into the city are still fairly quick, so you won\u2019t get any FOMO. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Havering_has_to_offer\"><\/span>What Havering has to offer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Havering is known to have one of the lowest crime rates in Greater London, so you can sleep easier knowing you\u2019re in one of the safer parts of London. This could potentially lower the costs of insuring your property too, as risk is determined by the criminal history. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In terms of transport, Havering is currently served by the\ndistrict line and London Overground, it\u2019s planned to be on the\nCrossrail\/Elizabeth line as well, so your links into central London will be\nterrific once it opens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Romford has been given \u00a335 million by the Greater London Authority to build over 3000 more homes, so it\u2019s a good idea to snap up a property while it is still affordable and before Crossrail is completely finished. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re a reader of The Rutshire Chronicles, this is the birthplace of Jilly Cooper as well as where Les Mis\u00e9rables and Into the Woods actor Daniel Huttlestone was born. Jessie J, the singer and songwriter, grew up here as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Property_in_Sutton_%E2%80%93_245k\"><\/span>Property in Sutton &#8211;  245k. <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This south London borough might be a little further out, but\nit has a lot of character and could guarantee you a seat on your morning\ncommute! A one-bedroom flat will set you back well below the London average, at\n245k, so you\u2019d be saving a great deal by being further out as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sutton station has frequent services into central London, served by Thameslink and Southern and resides in zone 5. There are plans to introduce a tram interchange to link up with the service currently in South Wimbledon. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Sutton_has_to_offer\"><\/span>What Sutton has to offer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sutton is known to be one of the leafier areas of London, as is the case with a lot of outer London areas. In Wallington, you can find the Mayfield Lavender Fields, a 25-acre farm of just lavender. You can visit for a day between May and September for just \u00a32.50. They have a shop where they sell lavender goods such as bath bombs, candles, and essential oils. There\u2019s also a caf\u00e9, where you can enjoy a lavender afternoon tea, and, of course, you can roam the fields of lavender and take some idyllic photos. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As with Havering, crime rates in Sutton are consistently\namong the lowest in London which can improve the costs of your insurance\npremiums and give you more peace of mind about the local area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re a fan of <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/The_Rolling_Stones\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Rolling Stones<\/a>, you can visit The Winning Post, the pub on Sutton High Street where they were spotted by Giorgio Gomelsky. They played a lot of gigs here when it was called The Red Lion before they got big as Sutton is where Ian Stewart, the co-founder of The Rolling Stones grew up. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other famous faces from Sutton, especially on the Olympic\nscene, include James Cracknell OBE who is an Olympic gold medallist in rowing\nas well as Rebecca Romero and Joanna Rowsell Shard, both Olympic cyclists. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There you have it \u2013 the cheapest places to buy a property in London. If you\u2019re a first-time buyer, make sure you become acquainted with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.check.co.uk\/blog\/top-6-pitalls-first-time-buyers-should-avoid\/\">pitfalls that new buyers tend to fall into<\/a> and check out our post about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.check.co.uk\/blog\/save-for-deposit-first-home\/\">saving for a deposit. <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Credit-Score_offers_two_fabulous_solutions\"><\/span>Credit-Score offers two fabulous solutions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re preparing to take a mortgage, never apply until you\u2019ve tried our unique and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/home.credit-score.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FREE Credit-Score Home app.<\/a>&nbsp;Our smart technology will tell you what you need to fix so you avoid rejection. The app predicts when you will be able to buy, for how much and tracks your month-by-month progress to mortgage success. We\u2019ve even added your own mortgage broker, so you get the best deals available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More focused on your credit rating? Well, get started for free with&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.check.co.uk\/register\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Credit-Score\u2019s 24- Factor Credit Check<\/a>&nbsp;to truly help you improve your creditworthiness and how lenders view you. (Remember: lenders don\u2019t use your credit score! We\u2019ll show you what lenders look for and how to get your credit report in the best shape possible).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Last updated by Oliver Macmillan, May 2022<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Getting a foot on the property ladder can be an expensive ordeal, even more so if you\u2019re hoping&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":22,"featured_media":4258,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[298,274,284,270],"tags":[471,472,470,473,210],"class_list":{"0":"post-4257","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-life-events","8":"category-managing-mortgage","9":"category-money-matters","10":"category-mortgages","11":"tag-cheap-homes","12":"tag-cheap-homes-london","13":"tag-first-home","14":"tag-london-houses","15":"tag-mor"},"acf":[],"featured_image_src":"https:\/\/www.check.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/photo-1502672260266-1c1ef2d93688.jpg","author_info":{"display_name":"admin","author_link":"https:\/\/www.check.co.uk\/blog\/author\/admin\/"},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Cheapest areas to buy your first property in London | Check.co.uk - See the problems your credit score hides<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Looking to buy your first property in London but the astronomical house prices wearing you down? 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