A guide to living in Hertfordshire

Excellent

59.8%

Very Good

26.3%

Average

10.5%

Disappointing

2.1%

Very poor

1.3%

Best places to live in Hertfordshire

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HomeViews Top Rated Development ranking takes into account the Star Rating and the amount of verified reviews over the past 12 months.

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Award Winner 2025

Cassiobury, WD18

By Greystar

Award winner 2025

4.45

4.45

(110 reviews)

Cassiobury was previously managed by Cortland until 1st September 2026. Cassiobury is ideally positioned for commuters with easy access to London, Watford station, and a few minutes’ drive from the A41 and M25. Our range of apartments, from studios to penthouses feature thoughtful designs and high-quality finishes tailored for modern living. Residents benefit from balconies, views, regular events, superb amenities, including a fitness centre, business lounge, and club lounge, dining suites, cinema room, along with landscaped gardens with BBQ areas, play area, and a dog park. Choose Cortland Cassiobury for a blend of convenience and contemporary living.
1st

Ranked 1st out of 21 in Hertfordshire

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Welcombe House, AL5

By Fairview New Homes

4.83

4.83

(8 reviews)

Welcombe House hosts a range of two and three-bedroom homes with views over Harpenden Common. Harpenden station is just a seven-minute walk from Welcome House and provides links to London. There are regular direct services to Kings Cross and St Pancras International stations, which take just 26 minutes. Additionally, Luton Airport is only a 23-minute train journey away.
2nd

Ranked 2nd out of 21 in Hertfordshire

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The Quarters Watford, WD17

By The Quarters by Bravo

Award winner 2024

4.71

4.71

(113 reviews)

Short term lets situated in the heart of Watford’s central business district, a short walk from Watford Junction station. The Quarters Watford provides an ideal base for residents relying on a convenient, connected location. Euston is also accessible in as little as 14-minutes. There are 100 high-specification studios, which feature high-speed wireless internet access, a television, a kitchenette, laundry facilities as well as, easy parking.
3rd

Ranked 3rd out of 21 in Hertfordshire

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Kooky Bishop's Stortford, CM23

By Kooky

Award winner 2024

4.5

4.50

(30 reviews)

Kooky Bishop’s Stortford is a collection of brand-new boutique apartments. Located next to Bishop’s Stortford station, this development is only a 40-minute journey to Central London. They apartments are fully furnished with balconies or terraces, are pet friendly and have private parking available.
4th

Ranked 4th out of 21 in Hertfordshire

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Hatfield Rise, AL10

By Lovell Homes

4.41

4.41

(12 reviews)

Hatfield Rise is located in the centre of Hertfordshire, and has connections to London. A collection of one and two bedroom apartments, all homes come with parking. Also including shops, bars, cafés & leisure facilities all within easy reach.
5th

Ranked 5th out of 21 in Hertfordshire

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Latest Reviews in Hertfordshire

627 total reviews

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Reviews marked with a green tick show tenants whose residency we have been able to verify. Those that could not be verified are marked 'unverified'.

Mishika Arora (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Lytton, SG1

Aug 2026

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Lytton property- Warburton Place

Mishika Arora (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Lytton, SG1

Aug 2026

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

Great neighbourhood Beautiful properties Quiet and safe Safe to walk around No traffic disturbances Regular waste segregation

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

They were very prompt. Replied back to emails and called back. Sent a team to the flat to investigate the problem and solve it.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

I think everything was properly advertised and all expectations met before and after we moved in. Nothing strikes out.


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Harry L (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Kooky Bishop's Stortford, CM23

Aug 2026

Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating

3
3
This is rated 3.00 out of 5.00.
3

Great Location, Poor Management

Harry L (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Kooky Bishop's Stortford, CM23

Aug 2026

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

The location couldn’t be better, right next to the railway station, and with a convenience store downstairs. Plenty to do in the local area and easy to get to.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

As previously mentioned, building management has previously either ignored issues entirely, or taken weeks to respond. A basic maintenance fault has taken nearly 10 weeks to fix.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

I wish we had known that the poor building management would have existed - it probably would have swayed us to just rent from a private landlord, rather than a proper managed company.


Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating

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Anna S (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Kooky Bishop's Stortford, CM23

Jul 2026

Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Excellent

Anna S (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Kooky Bishop's Stortford, CM23

Jul 2026

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

Very nice, quiet, and safe commuter area with excellent transport links to London. It’s also right next to Stansted Airport, which is extremely convenient for travel.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

Any issues I had with the flat were dealt with immediately. I always received a prompt response, and solutions were put in place straight away, which is something that’s hard to find. The building manager was always proactive and worked quickly to resolve any issues, making the whole experience stress-free.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

Nothing to mention, the fact that it’s a landlord who really cares makes the whole experience a lot better.


Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating

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Leandar C-T (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Lytton, SG1

Jul 2026

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Best place I’ve chosen to rent

Leandar C-T (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Lytton, SG1

Jul 2026

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

There is a range of shops , restaurants and bars in Stevenage . Not to mention we have a Tesco right around the corner . I was stunned at how I could go for dessert or even dinner or just go to the cinema if I wanted and all within a reasonable walking distances .

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

Yes they have , usually within a couple days maintenance will come and sort out any issues

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

They were prettt transparent about the parking situation to be fair . So with one beds you don’t get a. Parking space but with the two beds you get one parking space and that comes with a charge of £125 per month which is pretty steep .


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BAILEY BURTON (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Forster Park, SG1

Jun 2026

Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating

3
3
This is rated 3.00 out of 5.00.
3

Property oversold. Property manager undervalued. Rent high. Work completion low.

BAILEY BURTON (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Forster Park, SG1

Jun 2026

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

There has been many issues with the property, everything seems delayed as to a response from the contractors and as a builder I don't understand as to why. Materials are easy to source.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

Not really. My front door isn't sorted. No stones. Shed gate isnt fitted properly. Lost more issues...

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

There is nothing more I wish to add so I am filling in 50+ characters


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