A suburban town located in East London, a stone’s throw from the Essex border, Upminster is a popular place for families and those who want to enjoy a slower and more tranquil pace of life, without losing proximity and access to London and the throes of city life.
Whether you are keen to buy a home or rent a property in Upminster on a long-term basis or as part of settling into a new neighbourhood, one of the pulls of the town is its community vibe, a plethora of green spaces, and excellent school and work opportunities. With something for everyone, spanning affordable and higher value properties, our team at Balgores estate agents in Upminster work across the town and beyond – matching families and prospective buyers and renters with their ideal homes.
With that said, what do you need to know about life in Upminster, and how do you start identifying the right neighbourhood and property for you?
The beauty of Upminster lies in its contrasts. A safe and remarkably peaceful place to live despite its direct links with London via underground and train services, Upminster makes the most of its proximity to London by offering properties suitable for families moving out of London, as well as those looking to move closer to London for commuting purposes.
Bridged with its city links is a wide selection of green spaces and parks to enjoy, with lots of the town’s architecture harking back to its rural past and its connections with local farming.
Despite there being plenty of places to live in Upminster, one of the great things about this town is that it hasn’t changed much in the past few decades. Small developments and improvements have been made to the infrastructure of the town, however, there are no expansive sites that have been transformed from fields into properties and townscapes.
This gives Upminster a sense of old-world charm that is so often lost in the areas around London and makes this a particularly popular spot for those looking to enjoy a quieter side of life outside London.
Available property in Upminster spans a wide budgetary range and encompasses Edwardian and Twenties semi-detached and detached properties which surround the golf course, as well as new-build flats and apartments closer to the town centre. With very few new home developments, many smaller family properties are built as bungalows and boast enviable outside spaces.
If Upminster is somewhere that you’re keen to explore and consider a move to, our number one piece of advice is to reach out to our estate agents in Upminster. Not only can we help identify the best properties for your budget, but we can also match your preferences and lifestyle to available homes – covering both rental and buying opportunities.
This includes access to off-market listings and exciting new homes.
For more advice on how we can help you move to Upminster, get in touch with us today.