Living in Berkhamsted: A Charming Market Town

About Berkhamsted

The historic market town of Berkhamsted is located in a beautiful setting in West Hertfordshire. Sought after as an excellent relocation town for London professionals. This is due to the uniquely charming characteristics of the town; living in Berkhamsted comprises access to excellent schools, period buildings, attractive High Street with a chic café culture and independent shops with a fast commute to London.

Berkhamsted’s vibrant community thrives around its picturesque High Street set within Berkhamsted’s Conservation Area. A network of streets lined with predominantly Victorian and Edwardian homes veers up gentle hills either side of the Berkhamsted valley, allowing for far-reaching country views. Running almost parallel to the length of the High Street is the Grand Union Canal – lined with several pubs and eateries, perfect for an afternoon stroll.

Berkhamsted was named by The Sunday Times in 2018 as the “Best place to live in the South East of England” – What did they have to say?

The Sunday Times described Berkhamsted as being “affluent and attractive” and having “chic shops and great places to eat” whilst retaining its historic “medieval heart”.

The Sunday Times states: “It’s certainly worth sustaining, with the Grand Union Canal running right through it, the ruins of a moated castle, top-rated schools – notably the independent Berkhamsted School (though most of the town is also in the catchment for the outstanding Chesham Grammar) – and Ashridge Forest and the Chilterns nearby.”