Hertfordshire village named among UK's best places to live 2027

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 31 Oct, 13:08 · Archive

Watton-at-Stone in Hertfordshire has been named among the best places to live in the UK for 2027 by Muddy Stilettos, which annually selects desirable locations across the country. The guide describes locations ranging from picture-perfect villages to buzzy market towns and city hotspots.

The village has an average property price of £467,420 according to Rightmove. Detached properties sold for an average of £668,333, whilst semi-detached properties fetched £408,250. Watton-at-Stone's property prices have risen 6% over the past year, though they remain down 5% on the 2020 peak of £514,980. By comparison, average house prices in the East of England stood at £338,000 according to the UK House Price Index for July 2026.

Muddy Stilettos highlighted the village's appeal, describing it as a picture-perfect old English village with friendly pubs, sports facilities, leafy lanes, open countryside and a strong sense of community.

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• Herts village named best place to live in UK 2027 - how much it costs to live thereWatton-at-Stone has been named among the best places to live in the UK for 2027. But how much does it cost to live there?The Comet · 31 Oct, 12:24
• Herts village named best place to live in UK 2027 - how much it costs to live thereWatton-at-Stone has been named among the best places to live in the UK for 2027. But how much does it cost to live there?Watford Observer · 31 Oct, 09:00

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