Finding a home in the area

Finding appropriate housing is one of the major challenges facing relocating families. The ACS Hillingdon Housing Office works with families and their relocation agents to explore the range of housing options available within the School's busing zone.

Given advance notice and information on family requirements, the ACS Housing Officers can arrange a suitable selection of properties, and accompany families on viewings. ACS Housing Officers only work for ACS families. We are not associated with, or remunerated by any outside agency. The service is free.

Town or country?

When looking at areas to live, there are a great number of benefits to be gained by looking at locations outside of London. ACS Hillingdon has a broad catchment area, and histroic towns such as Beaconsfield, Chalfont St Peter, or Gerrards Cross are all well within the school's extensive busing zone.

Housing tends to be cheaper here than in Central London, with much larger houses and gardens for your money. Plus the quality of life in Buckinghamshire and the surrounding areas is excellent.

There are a range of attractions including the beautiful Chiltern Hills, historic stately homes such as Clivedon House and Windsor Castle, as well as a variety of excellent shopping and leisure centres.

Regular train services ensure that commuting to Central London is extremely practical, with typical train journeys from Gerrards Cross or Beaconsfield to London Marylebone of around 20 to 30 minutes respectively. There is also easy access from these areas to Heathrow and motorways including the M3, M4, M25 and M40 making travelling that much easier.

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For more information about the Hillingdon area and what it is like to live her, please visit one of the following sites:

http://www.chilternsaonb.org/

http://www.visitbuckinghamshire.org/

http://www.bekonscot.co.uk/

http://www.touruk.co.uk/houses/houses_in_bucks.htm

After you have discussed your children's educational requirements with the admissions staff, I would be happy to help you find a home and to work with your relocation agent when applicable.

Maxine Hand Housing Officer
Tel: +44 (0)1895 259771
Email: mhand@acs-england.co.uk