A guide to living in Hertfordshire

Excellent

59.8%

Very Good

26.4%

Average

10.5%

Disappointing

2.1%

Very poor

1.3%

Best places to live in Hertfordshire

How is ranking calculated?

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

Cortland Cassiobury, WD18

By Cortland

Award winner 2025

4.45

4.45

(110 reviews)

Welcome to Cortland Cassiobury, a sophisticated development nestled near award-winning parks and gardens, 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 22 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 22 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 22 in Hertfordshire

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Kooky Bishop's Stortford, CM23

By Kooky

Award winner 2024

4.55

4.55

(28 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 22 in Hertfordshire

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Hatfield Rise, AL10

By Lovell Homes

4.39

4.39

(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 22 in Hertfordshire

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Latest Reviews in Hertfordshire

622 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'.

Lauren (Tenant)

Unverified

The Lytton, SG1

May 2026

4
4
This is rated 4.00 out of 5.00.
4

Renting here

Lauren (Tenant)

Unverified

The Lytton, SG1

May 2026

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

Very good location old town just opposite and also very convenient when using the train station and going to town

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

Yes some of my lights went in my en suite and he replaced the bulb for me asap

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

It can get warm in here so putting heating on not always needed


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DP (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Kooky Bishop's Stortford, CM23

May 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

Idea place for both living locally and commuting into London.

DP (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Kooky Bishop's Stortford, CM23

May 2026

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

Amazingly well placed for the centre of a vibrant town and incredibly hand for getting into london with the station so close.

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

Laureta was always very helpful, nothing seemed like too much trouble. Everything got sorted without fuss and requests for additional info was always helpfully provided. Commendable.

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

Nothing really - other that my car space kept getting delayed.


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Cameron M (Tenant)

Unverified

The Lytton, SG1

May 2026

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Modern, clean, and well finished

Cameron M (Tenant)

Unverified

The Lytton, SG1

May 2026

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

Perfect spot, next to a big tescos, train station, the old town. It’s an ideal location as everything I need is within walking distance. The sound proof is great too, can’t even hear the trains

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

Only just moved in so haven’t needed to raise anything yet, but the move in process itself was smooth and communication has been amazing so far.

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

Honestly nothing major. The location is even better than I expected, everything you need is on your doorstep. Worth knowing the soundproofing is genuinely good though, you’d think being this close to the train station would be an issue but you can’t hear a thing from inside.


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Mel (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Forster Park, SG1

Apr 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

Nice new development

Mel (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Forster Park, SG1

Apr 2026

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

Pros: lots of parking options, bin collections are on time, great location connecting the train station with access to London. Cons: there are construction trash on the side way and aren’t removed after several requests to the property management team. Lack of car share options.

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

Majority of the issues like keys and electricity. But not the existing trash nearby and wifi, I sorted by myself.

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

Wish to know the wifi isn’t ready until we have to set up by ourselves. Bins should have been ordered prior to our move in.

Manager response

Hi, thank you for your feedback. We're pleased to hear you like the design and some aspects of the location. We’re sorry to hear about the outstanding concerns you’ve raised and will ensure these are looked into with the team. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.

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Maryam Bham, Senior Operations

May 2026


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

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NLR (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Kooky Bishop's Stortford, CM23

Apr 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

Kooky Experience

NLR (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Kooky Bishop's Stortford, CM23

Apr 2026

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

Great location with easy access to the high street, transport options and various shops. The building is well maintained and the units nicely furnished.

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

Yes. The management and maintenance teams are excellent!

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

That 'fully furnished' excluded smaller items such as a TV and kitchen utensils.


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

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