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Families with deep roots in the area, newcomers attracted by the open countryside, and businesses capitalising on its creative heritage all find appeal in North Herts. This region boasts diverse communities drawn by its quality of life, natural beauty, excellent schools, and convenient links to London and Cambridge.
Comprising vibrant market towns, picturesque villages, and expansive countryside, North Herts has a rich history dating back to Palaeolithic times and is renowned for its rare chalk streams and natural reserves.
Residents can enjoy a plethora of recreational activities, from outdoor pools and leisure centres to extensive walking and cycling routes. With a legacy steeped in progressive ideas such as the Garden City and Suffragette movements, North Herts remains a hub of innovation.
Despite challenges such as rising house prices and social inequality, the community confronts them together, bolstered by a robust voluntary sector and a commitment to inclusivity. Through shared values of citizenship and communal care, North Herts thrives as a welcoming and dynamic place for all.
Development Sites in North Hertfordshire
View all Opportunity sites in North HertfordshireGrowing Baldock
Location: Baldock - North Herts
Status: Allocated
Growing Baldock is a 550‑acre major urban extension to a historic market town in one of the UK’s most desirable counties, delivering land identified in the adopted North Herts Local Plan (2011 – 2031). The project will deliver up to 3,200 new homes and 40 acres of ... Read more
Churchgate Regeneration Zone, Hitchin
Location: Hitchin - North Herts
Status: Various
The Churchgate Regeneration Zone offers a rare opportunity to transform Hitchin’s eastern town-centre gateway into a vibrant, high‑quality destination with strong investor appeal. This Council‑owned site provides the scope to create a more welcoming approach t... Read more
Royston Gateway
Location: Royston - North Herts
Status: Various
Total Site Area: 12 hectares
Total Floor Area: 240,000 sq. ft. in a variety of unit sizes
Phase 1 of the development already has numerous tenants. Design and build plots are still available and suitable for a variety of commercial uses. The site’s proximity to the Royston Industrial Estate and the A505 is attractive logistically and in t... Read more