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Hey everyone,

I’m planning to buy my first house and I’m currently looking around Staines, Egham, Ashford , Addlestone and Maidenhead, (potentially Camberley) but I’m really struggling to decide which area would be best. I’ve never lived in any of these places and don’t have friends or family nearby, so I’d really appreciate some local opinions.

My budget is around £500k–£550k. I’m single and don’t have kids, so schools aren’t really important to me.

I’m more interested in things like safety, general atmosphere, shops/restaurants, good transport, things to do and overall quality of life.

I’ve heard very mixed opinions about Staines in particular. Are there certain areas you’d recommend or avoid? And are there any other areas nearby that you think would be a better choice within my budget?

I’ve been also looking around Sunbury or Addlestone maybe …?

Would really appreciate honest opinions from people who live in or know these areas well.

Thanks in advance!

Hey everyone,

I’m planning to buy my first house and I’m currently looking around Staines, Egham, Ashford , Addlestone and Maidenhead, (potentially Camberley) but I’m really struggling to decide which area would be best. I’ve never lived in any of these places and don’t have friends or family nearby, so I’d really appreciate some local opinions.

My budget is around £500k–£550k. I’m single and don’t have kids, so schools aren’t really important to me.

I’m more interested in things like safety, general atmosphere, shops/restaurants, good transport, things to do and overall quality of life.

I’ve heard very mixed opinions about Staines in particular. Are there certain areas you’d recommend or avoid? And are there any other areas nearby that you think would be a better choice within my budget?

I’ve been also looking around Sunbury or Addlestone maybe …?

Would really appreciate honest opinions from people who live in or know these areas well.

Thanks in advance!