Harpenden is a picturesque and lively Hertfordshire town situated 5 miles north of the historic town of St Albans.

It has an abundance of character properties and good transport links, and it is easy to see why this attractive town is so popular with those who need to be close to the capital.

Living in London can be tough, and the obvious answer for City workers who hanker for a taste of country life is to commute from one of the various picturesque towns on the outskirts of the capital.

House hunting in the home counties can be rewarding both financially and emotionally and whilst St Albans is immediately recognised as the principal north-of-London commuter town, locals regard the nearby 'village' of Harpenden as its more exclusive sister.

Harpenden locals insist that it is a 'village', so the term is used loosely here, especially as it has a population of around 35,000.  However, on walking down the quiet tree-lined high street, with its restaurants and bistros - and no nightclubs - it is difficult to think of Harpenden as anything else.

Harpenden is also famous for its 3 excellent state schools, as well as its private schools, including Aldwickbury Preparatory for Boys and St Hildas for Girls.  As a result, it is a very popular area for families.  Harpenden residents also take advantage of the nearby larger town of St Albans, with its schools, cathedral and shopping facilities. 

A significant number of Harpenden residents work in London, and the transport links are superb.  The reliable Thameslink train journey takes under half an hour to the new St Pancras International station.

Very convenient  for the popular Eurostar service. Trains leave regularly - every fifteen minutes - from a very cental location, just off the High Street. Junction 9 of the M1 motorway is only around three miles away, making the drive to London, the North, or the M25 very easy.  Luton Aiport is also a 10 minute drive away.