Topic ID 2397
I am thinking of moving to Hertford/Ware any reccomendations on where to look for flats or in indeed anything I should consider?
Reply ID 33499
Been a few threads on this before but more info would make it easier for suggestions. ie are you commuting, do you have children is it a flat you especially want etc etc
Reply ID 33500
The following threads may be of help... http://www.hertford.net/yoursay/topic.php?id=1468 http://www.hertford.net/yoursay/topic.php?id=1468
Reply ID 33501
Just out of interest, why are you thinking of moving here?
Reply ID 33528
Apologies for not taking enough time to search previous threads, this is the first time I have used a forum. I am originally from Suffolk and moved to Kent (Bromley) three years ago when I got a job in London and lived with relatives for a while until I found my feet. However, I have now had enough of the area and have made friends in the Harlow area whom I would like to be closer to, but for various reasons don't particularly fancy living in Harlow. I am looking to buy a two bed flat/house and would like to be able to commute from Hertford North as I have heard this is a better station. I am single and only 22 so no children yet! Grateful for any advice/suggestions!
Reply ID 33530
quote:I think alot of people would understand that!
Originally posted by rach_bem
...for various reasons don't particularly fancy living in Harlow.
Reply ID 33531
22 and single? Don't live in Hertford then. London is way more fun for a 22 year old than Hertford.
Reply ID 33535
May I be rude and ask what is the price region that you are looking for the 2 bed property?
Reply ID 33548
If you want to stay fairly close to Hertford North, but be near within 10 minutes of the pubs/takeaways in the town, you could try a variety of flats or house in the following roads... North Road Willowmead Beane road West Street I'm not going to suggest lower Bengeo, as you say your friends are in the Harlow area, so you'll probably need a car. A 10/15 min walk, and you could choose every flat in the town centre.
Reply ID 33552
I am looking at a maximum spend of £220k. Do you think this is unrealistic? I will keep these roads in mind thank you and it gives me a starting point! Also, at the very least it makes me sound like I know what I'm talking about when haggling with Estate Agents!
Reply ID 33554
This may help you, good luck in your search. http://www.nethouseprices.com/index.php?con=sold_prices
Reply ID 33556
quote:Beane Road flats/houses?
Originally posted by Dude
If you want to stay fairly close to Hertford North, but be near within 10 minutes of the pubs/takeaways in the town, you could try a variety of flats or house in the following roads... North Road Willowmead Beane road West Street I'm not going to suggest lower Bengeo, as you say your friends are in the Harlow area, so you'll probably need a car. A 10/15 min walk, and you could choose every flat in the town centre.
Reply ID 33563
quote:Westall Close flats in West Street are only one bedroom and very small (compact, I believe they call it these days).
Originally posted by Dude
If you want to stay fairly close to Hertford North, but be near within 10 minutes of the pubs/takeaways in the town, you could try a variety of flats or house in the following roads... North Road Willowmead Beane road West Street I'm not going to suggest lower Bengeo, as you say your friends are in the Harlow area, so you'll probably need a car. A 10/15 min walk, and you could choose every flat in the town centre.
Reply ID 33565
quote:That would depend on the 22 year old. 22 in Hertford was part of a long fally-over-laughy time for me.[:D]
Originally posted by Spotty Dog
22 and single? Don't live in Hertford then. London is way more fun for a 22 year old than Hertford.
Reply ID 33571
quote:"Bijou" if overpriced and pretentious!
Originally posted by Rooster Westall Close flats in West Street are only one bedroom and very small (compact, I believe they call it these days).
Reply ID 33579
quote:And probably..............."within a popular riverside development convenient for the town centre"
Originally posted by nora battyquote:"Bijou" if overpriced and pretentious!
Originally posted by Rooster Westall Close flats in West Street are only one bedroom and very small (compact, I believe they call it these days).
Reply ID 33590
quote:Do what I did. Arrive at Hertford North and go for a walk. Some of these replies are quite unkind, generated by local politics. Take no notice. You can walk in four directions from the station, do it. If you like a location, make sure you visit it on Monday morning at 8 am and Saturday evening at 11pm. Good luck (We love it here) P
Originally posted by rach_bem
I am thinking of moving to Hertford/Ware any reccomendations on where to look for flats or in indeed anything I should consider?
Reply ID 33613
Riversmeet is a good road to live in, it is backing onto fields, with a river at the end of the gardens with beautiful views, it is 10 minutes walk from the town centre, it is less than 10 minutes to Hertford North, there is a good community feel to it, and what is more it is inexpensive, you get a lot of house for comparatively little money, people who move to Riversmeet are often very reluctant to leave, therefore there is a comparatively slow turnover of houses.
Reply ID 33616
Hiya Rach_Bem, I am also originally from Bromley, Kent and have lived in Hertford Town Centre for over a year now and love it!! I also travel to London Mon-Fri, please be aware of the difference in train fare and the state of the trains, a daily fare is £11.80 and the trains are like a million years old unlike the nice new ones from Kent so the summers without Air-con can be pretty hot. It's nice to work in London but it's so nice to live in the Country and travelling home after a hard day in the office travelling through the rural countryside makes it worth while. You will also love Hertford, there are some really nice bars and a few decent nightclubs too, you are also only 20 mins from Loughton and Epping etc, for the other bars and clubs. Kent is only a 45 min drive so you can hop on the M25 and go back to see your other friends with ease....
Reply ID 33626
Thank you so much for all your comments. It is making me think I am making the right decision. I am visiting the area this weekend and will definately take in account a lot of the information given to me.
Reply ID 33627
quote:Decent nightclubs? [:0] In Hertford?[:(] Where?[?]
Originally posted by Fashion Victim
Hiya Rach_Bem, there are some really nice bars and a few decent nightclubs too,
Reply ID 33628
quote:Well, there's the Chess Club and Soroptomists at The Hertford Club, and the Folk Group once a month plus The Hertford Club itself, but that closes at 11pm. There's also the Photographic Club that meets on Friday nights at St John's Hall so that's a few clubs that take place in the evening. [:p],
Originally posted by Deverauxquote:Decent nightclubs? [:0] In Hertford?[:(] Where?[?]
Originally posted by Fashion Victim
Hiya Rach_Bem, there are some really nice bars and a few decent nightclubs too,
Reply ID 33629
Hertford is a great place. The safety is the main thing that attracts people, along with the pubs and restaurants. I'd recommend it.
Reply ID 33642
We moved here nearly 7 years ago & love it. Have a look at houses/flats on http://www.rightmove.com Good luck!!
Reply ID 33648
You don't want to move here........this is a local town for local people [}:)]
Reply ID 33650
quote:LOL [:D] How long does it take to become a local???
Originally posted by buzz
You don't want to move here........this is a local town for local people [}:)]
Reply ID 33670
quote:You jest, but sadly you are not wrong. By all means move to Hertford, but get used to the following: You have to leave London by 1 in the morning at the latest (and that is to Hertford North, Hertford East is even more ridiculous - you have to leave the west end for the last train just as everyone else turns up. And the last train is dodgy as hell with no guards/security guards). And the trains randomly get replaced by buses after 10 at night. And all that for almost £300 a month. Taxis are a rip off. Night buses - HA! Bus Services - great, if you want to travel before 3pm on a Monday or a Thursday. If you have a car, then prepare for slashed tyres and snapped-off wing mirrors. And residents parking. And 45 minutes to Kent? You must be travelling at 3 in the morning - it takes 20 minutes to get to the M25 now that Jct 25 is shut. Having said all that, I like it here, but I am alot older than 22. So, by all means move here for safety and nice restaurants. Neither were on my list of priorities as a 22 year old, but each to their own I suppose.
Originally posted by buzz
You don't want to move here........this is a local town for local people [}:)]
Reply ID 33672
Spotty Dog, I can do Kent in 45 mins, but it helps that I have a fast car..... As for the Bars and Clubs, Baroosh is nice and is even being done out at present, for the clubs, I've had good nights in both Elbert Wurlings and Sky (Ware) never any problems from p*ssed up people at the end of the night. Plenty of Kebabs (classy girl eh!!) shops!!
Reply ID 33682
I've made it to Kent from hertford in under 45 minutes. I've also taken 4 and a half hours to get to Hemel Hempstead 20 miles away.
Reply ID 33694
I love Hertford. Oh my goodness yes... If you work in the City though, it comes at a price. The price being doing post-work beery loveliness then going home via Liverpool St and having to endure 21 train stops without a toilet. I have spent numerous uncomfortable journeys with a bladder like the Hindenburg.
Reply ID 33708
quote:Thats completely unfair on hertford. One isolated incident in ONE area of hertford, which is unlikely to happen again. These things do happen, even in the quietest of towns, you have to look at it in context. I come from a quiet market town in the midlands, and even there there was the odd stabbing in the local club, this is 15 yrs ago.. ( times dont change! ) But it doesnt reflect on the town. Anyway, like any area you're moving to you have to see it yourself and make your own decision. Sure it'll be different to London, but thats kinda the point. It is good for young people, the town has good pubs and restaurants.
If you have a car, then prepare for slashed tyres and snapped-off wing mirrors. And residents parking. And 45 minutes to Kent? You must be travelling at 3 in the morning - it takes 20 minutes to get to the M25 now that Jct 25 is shut.
Reply ID 33719
I feel that Hertford is developing the London Attitude... It's a great town - and the first town where I've really felt "home" - but it's developing a real F.U attitude on the simplest of road junctions. But then I've just come back from abroad where the genuinely wonderful manners, living costs and quality of life seem to exceed Britain's, so there was a bit of a culture shock on arriving back in the UK.
Reply ID 33730
I think we are all massively overreacting. Try Stevenage or Harlow!!!
Reply ID 33733
quote:I agree - I drive alot including around my home town of hertford. Driving around West London is like Daytona most the time. I think if you adopt the attitude if you can't beat them, DON'T join them then people willl follow suit eventually. Just because some people behave like T*!Ts don't let it get to you.
Originally posted by Wrapper
I think we are all massively overreacting. Try Stevenage or Harlow!!!
Reply ID 33737
quote:Oh, the humanity [;)]
Originally posted by Herbert Lemons
I have spent numerous uncomfortable journeys with a bladder like the Hindenburg.
Reply ID 33750
quote:Driving in Hertford and London are literally miles apart.
Originally posted by Mr P
I feel that Hertford is developing the London Attitude... It's a great town - and the first town where I've really felt "home" - but it's developing a real F.U attitude on the simplest of road junctions. But then I've just come back from abroad where the genuinely wonderful manners, living costs and quality of life seem to exceed Britain's, so there was a bit of a culture shock on arriving back in the UK.
Reply ID 33775
quote:I agree. With the exodus of people from London to Hertford comes alot of London's bad habits. The most obvious one being the more agressive driving.
Originally posted by Mr P
I feel that Hertford is developing the London Attitude... It's a great town - and the first town where I've really felt "home" - but it's developing a real F.U attitude on the simplest of road junctions. But then I've just come back from abroad where the genuinely wonderful manners, living costs and quality of life seem to exceed Britain's, so there was a bit of a culture shock on arriving back in the UK.
Reply ID 33784
quote:About 3 generations Nora [:D]
Originally posted by nora battyquote:LOL [:D] How long does it take to become a local???
Originally posted by buzz
You don't want to move here........this is a local town for local people [}:)]
Reply ID 33785
quote:in our case we go back at least 6 generations that we know of so far........
Originally posted by gemipicornquote:About 3 generations Nora [:D]
Originally posted by nora battyquote:LOL [:D] How long does it take to become a local???
Originally posted by buzz
You don't want to move here........this is a local town for local people [}:)]
Reply ID 33787
quote:I think you qualify if you can truthfully utter 8 of these 10 statements! "The town was much nicer before the dual carriageway" "The town was much nicer before they built the shopping centre" "Gravesons is my favourite shop" "The John O Gaunt served a lovely pint!" "But the Dimsdale was better!" "I never did like The Warehouse" "I loved going to Hertford Cinema" "The school at Bluecoats was lovely" "The hilly grasslands of Foxholes was a great place to ride my bike!" "There was never anything to do in Hertford when I was a kid, so I don't know why people are complaining." [:D]
Originally posted by nora battyquote:LOL [:D] How long does it take to become a local???
Originally posted by buzz
You don't want to move here........this is a local town for local people [}:)]
Reply ID 33792
Well that counts me out then and i am now 42 living in the area since my parents moved out here when i was serving abroad (1986) living first in ware (6 months) then Tewin,(3 years) then couchfields (the old school) (7 years) then bennington, then oxford (granted thats hardly local so maybe i lose points there!) Have been back in Hertford since 2000. Wife is Tewin Born and Bred! so where does that leave me?... i would by the way recomend looking around as there seems to be a lot of variation in house prices "around these parts"
Reply ID 33793
Been in Hertford 4 years and just seems like another commuter town to me. Sure more aesthetically pleasing then other commuter towns, but I've just never had that "homely" feeling from it.
Reply ID 33800
quote:You obviously aren't trying hard enough. Needs a bit of effort on your part, not just everyone else.
Originally posted by Sargasso
Been in Hertford 4 years and just seems like another commuter town to me. Sure more aesthetically pleasing then other commuter towns, but I've just never had that "homely" feeling from it.
Reply ID 33803
quote:Change it to read the bomb hole behind The Avenue and allow for the fact I am teetotal any you are spot on.
Originally posted by Dudequote:I think you qualify if you can truthfully utter 8 of these 10 statements! "The town was much nicer before the dual carriageway" "The town was much nicer before they built the shopping centre" "Gravesons is my favourite shop" "The John O Gaunt served a lovely pint!" "But the Dimsdale was better!" "I never did like The Warehouse" "I loved going to Hertford Cinema" "The school at Bluecoats was lovely" "The hilly grasslands of Foxholes was a great place to ride my bike!" "There was never anything to do in Hertford when I was a kid, so I don't know why people are complaining." [:D]
Originally posted by nora battyquote:LOL [:D] How long does it take to become a local???
Originally posted by buzz
You don't want to move here........this is a local town for local people [}:)]
Reply ID 33805
Born in Ware (Dare I say) Educated there, family there. Parents lived in Hertford since I was born, coming back to live here a few years ago - it was definitely coming HOME [:)]
Reply ID 33813
quote:Ah, so I'm a denizen, my kids are indigenous and their kids will be... LOCALS!!!
Originally posted by gemipicorn About 3 generations Nora [:D]
Reply ID 33818
quote:thats me told[^]
Originally posted by Jobyquote:You obviously aren't trying hard enough. Needs a bit of effort on your part, not just everyone else.
Originally posted by Sargasso
Been in Hertford 4 years and just seems like another commuter town to me. Sure more aesthetically pleasing then other commuter towns, but I've just never had that "homely" feeling from it.
Reply ID 33891
I totally disagree with Sargasso, Hertford is the friendliest place I have ever lived in, you have to make a real effort not to get to know people. Even though it is a pretty town, it would be the people I would miss if we ever had to move away.
Reply ID 33962
I think we all missed the point of the thread,, surely this person wants to move to Germany?? Herford??
Reply ID 33976
quote:Mick, which ? - sorry, missed the plot
Originally posted by Mad Mick
I think we all missed the point of the thread,, surely this person wants to move to Germany?? Herford??
Reply ID 33977
Take a look at the first post. Herford is a town in Germany.
Reply ID 33980
Either the first post OR the title of the thread (it was a joke BTW!)