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Harpenden, close to St Albans, has character properties and good transport connections, and it is easy to see why this attractive town is so popular with those who need to be close to the capital.

Living in London can be tough, and the obvious answer for City workers who hanker for a taste of country life is to commute from one of the various picturesque towns on the outskirts of the capital.

Harpenden locals insist that it is still a 'village', so the term is used loosely here, especially as it has a population of around 35,000. However, on walking down the quiet tree-lined high street, with its restaurants and bistros - and no nightclubs - it is difficult to think of Harpenden as anything else.

While development has occurred in recent years, Harpenden is largely as it was 30 years ago, with many large parks and commons with large character properties scattered throughout. The beautiful surrounding countryside is famous for its pubs and boasts some magnificent estates, including Hatfield House and Woburn Abbey in Bedfordshire.

Harpenden is also famous for its 3 Excellent state schools, as well as its private schools, including Aldwickbury Preparatory for Boys and St Hildas for Girls. As a result, it is a very popular area for families. Harpenden residents also take advantage of the larger town of St Albans, with its schools, cathedral and shopping facilities, and which is situated six miles to the south.