Cost of commuting

Commuters

UK commuter towns index 2026: Where do homebuyers get the best value?

Pepper Money's 2026 Commuter Towns Index compares property prices, rents, earnings, and commuting costs to reveal where buyers can find the best balance between affordable housing and access to major UK cities.

Living outside a major city has long offered buyers a way to make their property budget stretch further without giving up access to city-centre jobs. That value isn't consistent,...