This Hertfordshire university town offers great potential to attract professional commuters, with convenient rail links (25 minutes to London) and A1 access just a 5 minute drive away.
With a history tracing back to 970AD, Hatfield underwent significant growth in the 1950s, as a post-war New Town. The town centre still retains some of the modernist architecture from this era, alongside newer additions, including the large Galleria Shopping Centre which hosts plenty of high street brands.
Renting in Hatfield brings the benefit of easy access to historic landmarks such as Hatfield House set in 42 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds, which regularly holds public fairs, seasonal events and concerts. Nature lovers will also enjoy walks by the River Lea, which runs through Hatfield and alongside the Mill Green Museum and Mill, or the wide open spaces of Ellenbrook Fields reserve.
Sports fans will find good local facilities, and only have to travel to nearby Welwyn for more choice – with everything from golf and ski-ing, to athletics and track cycling available.
For the family rental market, Hatfield offers a choice of good schools, with seven ranked ‘outstanding’, whilst the large local university campus opens up options to consider entering the student rental market.
