WITH the cost of property in and around London continuing to spiral upwards, the demand for affordably priced houses and apartments within easy commuting range has never been greater.

The Thames Gateway division of housebuilder Bellway has four of these developments and all are proving popular. The current phase at Maritime Gate, in Northfleet, is ideal for commuting, either by rail into London Bridge or road. Prices for a two-bedroom house start at £125,000. For more information, call the sales and showhouse complex, which is open daily from 10am to 5pm on 01474 532636.

Just across the Thames at Chafford Hundred, Bellway has two developments, Capstan Mews - three and four-bedroom houses - and The Quadrangle with two-bedroom apartments. Chafford Hundred is an ideal address for commuters with a rail station on-site and a direct link into Fenchurch Street. The Dartford River Crossing, A13 and M25 are all close. Prices start at £155,000 for a three-bedroom house and £115,000 for the apartments. Call 01375 483500 for more information.

No more than 10 minutes from Chafford Hundred, Bellway has a development of apartments at Harrisons Wharf, Purfleet. Most of the apartments at Harrisons Wharf will have views of the Thames. Purfleet rail station is an easy walk away and the Dartford River Crossing, A13 and M25 are close by.

For more information on the next release call the sales centre on 01708 861338.

Finally, there is Queensberry Place, at Manor Park, where prices for the current phase of two-bedroom apartments start at £122,000. The rail station is an easy walk away and the A13 conveniently close by. For more information call the sales centre on 020 8472 8106.