The much-documented demise of home working in the capital has called awkward commutes into sharp relief.
For those on the hunt for a new home, taking a long-term view now likely means calculating the schlep into the office or taking aim at a handy interchange with future employment in mind.
Targeted at professionals, new build flats tend to be a good bet for transport links — some 20,000 are coming on station-adjacent land owned by TfL alone — with developers in hot pursuit of well-connected plots.
We’ve found fifteen attractive options on the market, all with swift access to a Tube, Overground or DLR station.
Kensal Green, NW10
£700,000
A stylish two-bedroom, two-bathroom garden flat from boutique developer Artform. Highlights include polished plaster walls, bespoke joinery and terrazzo countertops in the open kitchen.
The Modern House, 020 3795 5920
Ealing, W5
£765,000
A spacious two-bedroom apartment in a small nine-flat development near the Tube and Ealing Common. Equisized bedrooms make this one ideal for sharers.
Hamptons, 020 3834 8284
Peckham, SE15
£525,000
An attractive two-bedroom split-level apartment on the top floor of this considered High Street scheme, with a good-size balcony and engineered oak floors. It also comes with a share of the freehold.
The Modern House, 020 3795 5920
King’s Cross, N1
An almost 1,200 square foot duplex apartment in a leafy spot near Coal Drops Yard. There’s a full width patio off the bright reception and a WC alongside the en suites.
Goldschmidt & Howland, 020 3907 2589
Tottenham Hale, N17
£600,000
A bright two-bedroom flat on the 22nd floor of a new scheme between Tottenham Hale station and Walthamstow Wetlands. Full width glazing maximises the far-reaching views.
Ellis & Co, 020 3840 3460
Hanwell, W7
£785,000
This two-bedroom house is handy for the Elizabeth line. There’s a patio garden and a utility room, plus eco perks like an air source heat pump and EV charging.
Hamptons, 020 3834 8284
Bow, E3
£405,000
A compact but well-planned one-bedroom flat facing the Limehouse Cut canal, with a large balcony and built-in storage. There’s a communal roof garden and lawn area for residents.
Dominus New Homes, 020 3910 0991
Maida Vale, W9
£1.15 million
On the market without a chain, this three-storey mews house is in a charming spot near the canal. Highlights include secure off-road parking and a third WC.
Knight Frank, 020 3907 3421
Acton, W3
£950,000
A spacious penthouse apartment with three bedrooms and bathrooms in a stylish scheme overlooking Acton Park. It’s got a rare EPC A rating thanks to solar energy generation.
Aston Rowe, 020 3869 5739
Shepherd’s Bush, W12
£790,000
A two-bedroom, two-bathroom flat with a huge roof terrace in a gated development behind buzzy Goldhawk Road. Features include underfloor heating and air conditioning.
Winkworth, 020 3869 5572
Catford, SE6
£625,000
A two-bedroom split-level flat in an attractive small scheme near both stations. Bi-fold doors connect the living space with the blank-slate garden.
The Agency, 020 3910 6171
North Acton, NW10
£650,000
This three-bedroom apartment has a sensible layout and appealing views across London from full-height windows. It’s also a stone’s throw from Willesden Junction station.
Strawberry Star, 020 3906 8973
Greenwich, SE10
£485,000
With its L-shaped double aspect living area, this two-bedroom flat at the juncture of Greenwich, Blackheath and Lewisham is brighter than most. Perks include an on-site gym and co-working hub.
Stone, 020 7043 8888
South Wimbledon, SW19
£450,000
A well-planned one-bedroom apartment in the attractive Abbey Wall development. It comes with a private balcony and access to two landscaped roof gardens for residents.
Hamptons, 020 3834 8284
Leyton, E10
£630,000
A thoughtfully-decorated maisonette within walking distance of Leyton Flats. There a three bedrooms and bathrooms, a private garden and a wealth of built-in storage.
