St Albans is one of the UK’s smallest cities and just 20 miles north of central London.It is an historic market town and now serves as prime commuter belt home for those wanting to access the benefit of big city salaries without having to live in the urban sprawl. A number of new housing developments are underway, attracting families and young professionals.
The towns of Watford and Hemel Hempstead are close by, providing more shopping and nightlife options. The University of Hertfordshire is nearby at Hatfield. There is a thriving culture scene in St Albans with theatre and live music venues offering a range of performances of different styles.
Commuters can be in London in well under half-an-hour, with good rail links to other parts of the UK too. It’s also very close to the M25, M1 and A1, so getting around the UK is very easy and convenient.