‘Snooty’ town named UK’s most desirable place to live in 2025 Just 33 miles north of central London, you’ll find Harpenden – the ‘snooty’ but ‘beautiful’ place ranked the most desirable to live in 2025.
Affordability factor aside though, there’s plenty to rave about in Harpenden if you’ve got the money, as affirmed by the new research from Savills, commissioned by The Telegraph.
When it comes to affordability, Harpenden’s average house prices (just shy of £1,000,000 at £913,000) are arguably anything but, being £645,500 over the typical asking price.
Its proximity to nature is also notable, with spots including Batford Springs Nature Reserve and The Nickey Line Rail Walk.
A new study has praised the Hertfordshire town for its selection of restaurants and wine bars, its efficient train links into the capital and its family-centric mentality.
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