Local Area Info

Hertfordshire is one of the wealthiest counties in Britain and enjoys low unemployment with a high wage level. Thirty Eight of the largest 100 companies in the eastern region are based in Hertfordshire.

The county of Hertfordshire is in the south-east England whose southern border is just 12 miles from the centre of London. From some towns in south Hertfordshire, central London is less than 20 minutes away by train. The county has a population of about 1,000,000 residents. Other counties that surround Hertfordshire are London (south), Buckinghamshire (west), Bedfordshire (north), Cambridgeshire (north-east) and Essex (east). Hertfordshire is well served by London Luton Airport and London Stansted Airport, both of which are situated a few miles outside the county, while London Heathrow Airport is less than 1 hour away.

The county is full of contrasts which blend together to create a superb quality of life for its residents. Thriving modern towns have developed amongst historic market towns. Country lanes and sleepy, picturesque villages are never far away. The close proximity of London provides employment opportunities with commuters making the most of the fast train links into central London.


There is a selection of schools throughout the county , some being private and some being state schools, which have and continue to be extremely successful.

Considering Hertfordshire is so close to London, it is less densely populated and with more parks and green open countryside , making this particular county a very desirable place in which to live.



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