Research published by Savills in 2014 indicated that prime areas for house price growth over the next five years will be towns and villages within an hour's commute from central London. So if you're thinking of moving out of the capital, or if you already live outside London and are looking for a shorter commute, now could be the time to make the move.

Here are six properties to suit a range of budgets within an hour's commute of central London.

Location: a short walk from Cobham station, with a journey time of around 40 minutes to London Waterloo.