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The following table lists urban areas (also known as built-up areas) considered part of the London Commuter Belt with populations over 20,000. The commuter belt contains all urban areas within an approximate 40 mile (64 km) radius of Charing Cross. Some of the outermost towns include
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as the area for which "of the resident economically active population, at least 75% actually work in the area, and also, that of everyone working in the area, at least 75% actually live in the area." has a population of 9,294,800 (2005 estimate).
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Some estate agents, including James Pendleton and Savills, have defined a 'second commuter belt' further away from London. The definition includes places up to approximately 55 miles (89 km) from central London, including
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There are 17 local government districts that share a boundary with Greater London, in the East and South East regions. Most districts are entirely, or have sections, within the
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The boundaries are not fixed; they expand as transport options improve and affordable housing moves further away from the city centre. The belt currently covers much of the
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State of the Cities Database – Department for Communities and Local Government (Mid year population estimates on page 4 of the report)
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TTWA. Conversely it includes areas beyond Greater London such as Rickmansworth, Broxbourne, Grays, Dartford, Gravesend and Epsom.
854: 3182: 446:, the population of London's Larger Urban Zone was 11.9 million, ranking it as the most populous metropolitan area in the 2018: 1993: 2306: 2069: 17: 85: 2470: 2376: 344: 2098: 347:(the Chiltern Hills, Surrey Hills and North Downs AONBs) surrounding the Thames basin are within the commuter belt. 105:
Map of the London area, with the metropolitan area as defined by the London Travel to Work Area highlighted in red
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until Brexit. The districts that are considered parts of this Larger Urban Zone are listed here: (no district in
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This TTWA excludes some parts of Greater London such as Uxbridge, Hounslow and Kingston which form part of the
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that measures the population and expanse of metropolitan areas across European countries. Based on the
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The urban area of London (grey) extends beyond the London boundary. The M25 is also shown. The
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State of the Cities Database Report on the Urban Competitiveness Theme for: – London TTWA (LA)
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A list of towns considered part of the commuter belt according to World Gazetteer
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in 2001 (dark blue), with the administrative boundary of Greater London shown
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Districts of the Home Counties in relation to London's Larger Urban Zone
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is included). Several large conurbations fall just outside the zone:
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Calculator for commuter travel times to London from the Home Counties
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and having a relatively high employed population working in London.
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Beginners' guide to UK geography, Office for National Statistics
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For historical definitions of the metropolitan area, see
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Map of the London area, with the metropolitan area as defined by the London Travel to Work Area highlighted in red
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