Hertfordshire

Hertfordshire is a county in the East of England that has been an important centre for trade, industry and commerce since the Iron Age. The county has over 760,000 residents, which makes it one of the most populous counties in England. It also contains some of the best schools and universities in the country! Whether you are looking to relocate or just learn more about Hertfordshire, this guide will provide all of the information you need!

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Best places to live in Hertfordshire

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Bedford in Derbyshire

Where is Hertfordshire?

Hertfordshire is a county in the East of England. It is bordered to the north by Bedfordshire, to the east by Essex and Cambridgeshire, to the south by Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire, and finally to the west by Northamptonshire. 

Areas in Hertfordshire

The county of Hertfordshire is made up of several districts, each with its own unique character. Listed below are the most popular areas in Hertfordshire, along with a little bit of information about each one:

St Albans – This historic city is home to some of the best schools in the county and is only a short train ride away from London. The town is home to a range of amenities and facilities, including the Abbey National Theatre.

Bedford – An historic market town with an impressive skyline, Bedford is located on the River Great Ouse and boasts some great schools in its surrounding areas.

Stevenage – With excellent transport links into London and other major cities such as Cambridge and Peterborough, Stevenage is a great place for commuters. It also has a number of large shopping centres and plenty of green spaces.

St Albans in Derbyshire

Hatfield – Another town with excellent transport links, Hatfield is home to the University of Hertfordshire as well as a number of other educational institutions. It also has a wide range of shops and amenities.

Bishop’s Stortford – One of the best places to live in Hertfordshire, Bishop’s Stortford is a vibrant area with lots going on, such as the weekly market and the annual carnival. It also has a great selection of amenities, shops, restaurants and bars.

Hertford – The county town of Hertfordshire, Hertford is a charming and historic town with plenty to offer residents. It has a great selection of shops, restaurants and bars as well as several cultural attractions.

Universities in Hertfordshire

Hertfordshire is home to a number of universities, including:

The University of Hertfordshire – With over 25,000 students and campuses in Hatfield and Welwyn Garden City, The University of Hertfordshire is one of the largest universities in the UK.

Hertfordshire Business School – Part of The University of Hertfordshire, the Hertfordshire Business School offers a range of business-focused courses at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

West Herts College – A Further Education college with campuses in Watford, Hemel Hempstead and St Albans. Offers a range of courses from A-levels to diplomas and degrees.

Callumn House in Derbyshire

Top Schools in Hertfordshire

There are many top schools located throughout Hertfordshire, such as:

Bishop’s Stortford College – A prestigious independent day school that prides itself on its academic excellence, Bishop’s Stortford College offers GCSEs, A-levels and the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma.

The Hertfordshire School – An all-girls school with a strong academic reputation, The Hertfordshire School offers GCSEs and A-levels in science, art and humanities.

The Henrietta Barnett School – A grammar school for girls that is well-known for its academic excellence, The Henrietta Barnett School offers GCSEs and A-levels in the sciences (particularly biology), mathematics, English literature and history.

Buntingford School – A mixed comprehensive school that offers GCSEs and A-levels in a range of subjects, Buntingford School is particularly well known for its music department.

Population of Hertfordshire

The population of Herts has been rising steadily since 2001 at an average increase rate over 25 years of 0.16% per year or approximately 11 persons each week on average, according the Office For National Statistics. This accounts for just under 500 new residents every month.

 

Reviews in Hertfordshire

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One of the best place to stay in Watford

Review Date Mar 2024

There are enough shops nearby including Atria mall and high street at a 5 mins walking distance . The Watford junction train station is also very near

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The building has all the required amenities and is well kept. All the required amenities are within the building itself or near to it . The building management is helpful and super responsive. The cleanliness is well kept by the staff and they make sure the stay is comfortable . The security features are also good

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Nothing as such that comes to my mind. Just that it is on the main road

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

Yes the staff is very proactive and responsive. The moment you highlight anything they make sure the problem is resolved at the earliest possible time

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All excellent, well maintained and clean

Review Date Feb 2024

Very Convenient location, nice helpful people and rooms, well maintained, clean and safe.

Watford Town Centre is close by with lots of nice shops and restaurants as is the train station and bus station

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All excellent, well maintained and clean, attractive from the outside and plenty of parking and in a very convenient area, cannot praise Katie and her team enough enjoyed my stay and I have stayed wtice now once for a year and now for 6 months. overall excellent

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Good area with nice cares and restuarants, and easy 2 min walk to watford junction

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Yes they have , James is very helpful and always responds

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Generally Average Temporary Accomodation

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Review Date Feb 2024

The Good:
Locations is good – very close to train station and not too far from shops/town centre. Parking behind the building. Management is generally pretty good. Restaurant on ground floor for food and coffee, if that’s important to you. Rooms provide you with the basics for cooking / eating / living.

The Bad:
Build quality of the rooms and building in general isn’t great. Walls are wafer thin so you can hear every single thing either side or above you. The washing facility is a nightmare (expensive washes and only 2 washing machines to serve the whole building).

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Overall, it’s an average place to stay. The management is generally good, and the location is great too. But the build quality of the whole place isn’t so good. Walls and floors are thin and noise is sometimes a problem. For a temporary place, if you really need somewhere near London or in Watford for a few months, it’s reasonable.

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Wish I knew the build quality of rooms and the extent of the washing arrangements.

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

Sometimes slow to fix issues, but generally not bad at all.

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Nice place. Convenient. Good for business users who need a short stay accommodation.

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Review Date Feb 2024

Close to town and station. 5 minute walk to the station. 10 minute walk to the town centre
Good restaurants in the town and good takeaways nearby.
Good sports centre wing 5 minute walk with good prices.

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Compact, self contained room.

Building is getting a bit dated (windows, lift).

Quiet building, but some road noise especially in rush hours.

Extra cost for access to kitchen area.

Need to bring own bedding, towels, coat hangers and bedside lamp.

Good coffee shop, with limited food options.

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Sometimes difficult to get info on the property. A user guide .pdf could be written to give all those info or a website.
Info like the heating times, maintenance request, operation of the washing room, health and safety / fire escapes, alarm testing.

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Yes, responsive to issues. Same day service. Helpful staff

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