Harpenden named among Hertfordshire's best places to retire
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 12 Oct, 05:18 · Archive
Harpenden has been named one of the best places to retire in Hertfordshire, with an average property price of £929,813.
Harpenden has been named as one of the best places to retire in Hertfordshire by Beechcroft, which highlighted the town's 'perfect balance of town and country'. The area was also listed as one of the six best places to live in Hertfordshire by Good Move. Harpenden is located close to the Chiltern Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with much of the town set within a conservation area described as one of the largest in the country.
According to Rightmove, the average property price in Harpenden is £929,813. Detached homes sold for an average of £1,465,882, while semi-detached properties reached £922,602 and flats went for £369,778. These figures compare to an average house price of £338,000 across the East of England, as shown in the UK House Price Index for July 2026.
Rightmove reported that Harpenden's property prices have dipped slightly, down one per cent from the previous year and two per cent below the 2023 peak of £943,975. The town offers a range of attractions including stately homes in parklands, wildlife parks, shopping, galleries, theatres and cinemas, with a leafy town centre featuring coffee shops and cafes.
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- Hertfordshire town among the best places to retire - how much it costs to live thereHarpenden was previously named one of the best places to retire in Hertfordshire, but how much does it cost to live there?The Comet · 12 Oct, 04:01
- Hertfordshire town among the best places to retire - how much it costs to live thereHarpenden was previously named one of the best places to retire in Hertfordshire, but how much does it cost to live there?Herts Advertiser · 12 Oct, 04:01
In this story: Harpenden · Hertfordshire · Beechcroft · Chiltern Hills · Rightmove · Good Move
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