Luxury lifestyle site Muddy Stilettos asked its readers to vote for the best local area to call home in Hertfordshire in 2025.
The votes have been counted and verified, and Hitchin was victorious, topping the 10 highest ranking areas.
Readers were given just one vote each and the poll took place from August 11 to 27.
Thousands of votes were received, showing how passionate people across the country are about where they live.
The results revealed how much residents value a sense of community, culture, history, a good selection of restaurants and quality schools in their areas.
Commuter towns with strong links to major cities like London were also favoured.
Hero Brown, Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Muddy Stilettos said: “When people move home, they’re searching for more than just a house, they want to find a new lifestyle that works for them. Our exclusive Reader Vote gives them a fresh perspective that can make their search easier.
“It’s hard to be confident on whether a location is the right place for you, but we’ve built our reputation on having first-hand knowledge on the in-the-know places to live and places to go. This Reader Vote gives a truly independent view on the towns and villages with the most popular postcodes, schools, restaurants and amenities.”
So let’s check out the full list of the top 10 places to live in Hertfordshire.
5. 5. Harpenden
This lively little town has it all, with great pubs, restaurants and cute independent shops. The beautiful Georgian centre also benefits from great schools, a cricket green and fast connections to London. Photo: Google Maps Street View Photo: Google Maps Street View
6. 6. Bishop’s Stortford
Located on the Herts/Essex border, the area is just minutes from Stansted Airport, making travel super convenient. The scenic town has its own country park, a National Trust Forest and a river running through it. Photo: Google Maps Street View Photo: Google Maps Street View
7. 7. Welwyn Garden City
A commuter’s dream location with an abundance of clean, green spaces and community spirit. Being in such a beautiful area and with average house prices of under 500k, it can easily appeal to families. Photo: Google Maps Street View Photo: Google Maps Street View
8. 8. Royston
Royston is perfect for anyone who enjoys the country life. Its gardens, nature reserve and annual kite festival are all great excuses to get out and about. The small town is also packed with history and independent cafes. Photo: Google Maps Street View Photo: Google Maps Street View