I spent the last year living 30 minutes walk from work in Central London. Neither the 4 mile walk through congested, diesel-fumed London or the small, expensiv

I spent the last year living 30 minutes walk from work in Central London. Neither the 4 mile walk through congested, diesel-fumed London or the small, expensive flat with single glazed windows did make me happier. I now live 30 miles outside London and take a 30 minute train to work. It is much cheaper, much more pleasant (I stand on the train most of the time) and I get to hear the birds and smell the fresh air when I wake up or go outside.