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.
9. 9. Broxbourne
Surrounded by green spaces, wetlands and rivers, the town is a great place for nature lovers. The area is also family friendly with a good range of schools, local events and sports facilities. Photo: Google Maps Street View Photo: Google Maps Street View
10. 10. Kings Langley
Wrapping up the top 10, we have a historic village in the Gade Valley. Nestled between Hemel Hempstead and Watford, the cosy hamlet is in a prime location, with good links to London Euston, Birmingham and Milton Keynes. Photo: Google Maps Street View Photo: Google Maps Street View