The world-renowned London Underground Network doesn't just transport passengers around the capital, as part of its station is outside the M25. These include Metropolitan Line Amersham, Chalfont, Latimer, Chorleywood, Rickmansworth and Epping on the Central Line. Also, among this bundle of extra London stops is Chesham, which serves a market town of the same name in Buckinghamshire. Terminus boasts its own water tower and signal box, with Grade II listed. It opened in 1889.
Historic England points out that this is due to the importance of architecture as “the most complete example of survival of the country metropolitan area of the late 19th century.” It also “a vivid reminder of the Metropolitan Railway's early expansion into the hinterlands of rural London,” and “a station building, signal boxes and water towers form an unusually consistent, intact group.” This is the furthest metro station 25 miles from central London, and the north and western stations of the network. The distance between Chesham and its neighbors, Chalfont and Latimer, is the longest between two adjacent stations (3.89 miles).
The closest national railway station to Chesham is Amersham, also known as the Metropolitan Line. According to the Chiltern Railway, it takes 32 minutes to get from there to Marylebone London from there using the fastest route.
According to Google, it takes about 56 minutes to get to Baker Street from Chesham on the tube.
Residents previously told our sister site My London that they can't do without Chesham Station, despite feeling like Buckinghamshire and not the capital.
Locals also said many have moved to the area in recent years and commute to London for work.
According to Righmove, home prices in Chesham averaged £499,307 from last year. The majority of the properties sold were gradually increasing, with an average price of £431,688.
The semi-detached property, which sold for an average of £531,486, sells for £800,841, which is quarantined. Overall, according to the site, Chesham's historic selling price last year rose 3% in the previous year, similar to its peak of 2022: £495,127.
Jasbir Phull, 67, has been working in rail maintenance, including Willesden Depot for over 40 years. He was visiting his son who recently moved to the area.
Phull said:
“I've been here for a few years, my son buys real estate and sometimes I come to see him. I wish there were more trains.”
Michael Boucier, 59, and Teresa Boucier, 57, are out at the Camden roundhouse for the evening.
Mrs. Bouchier said she doesn't use the stop frequently, but she uses it. She added:
Bouchier said they use it once a month and that Chesham Station is “very important.”
David Courtney, 71, said: “The station is fine. Though it's been closed for many years, there are a lot of people living here and commuting to London now.
“It's not just rush hour that's busy, it's during the day. I usually ride the train at 11:30am. It's amazing how many people will come back on top. The station is definitely needed.”
