The Great (London) Escape: 420,000 people trade city life for slower lifestyles across England

By Almha Murphy - 03 Aug 2026
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Concrete jungles are increasingly being abandoned in favour of a pastoral life. More than 420,000 people moved out of London to other regions in England between June 2024 and 2025, according to the Office for National Statistics.  In April, food creator Emma Petersen announced she was leaving London for the countryside, which received 209,000 views….

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