Are you thinking of moving to Hitchin? Maybe this page will persuade you into making the right decision. Here we will give you all the key information about what Hitchin provides and what it has to offer you.
How safe is the Hitchin area?
Crime rate in Hitchin and around the North Hertfordshire area is lower than average for the whole county. The popular surrounding towns are also lower than many other areas such as, Welwyn, Hatfield, Stevenage, and St Albans. These locations including Hitchin have a neighbourhood watch scheme, including Online Watch Link (OWL) who work alongside with the Hertfordshire Police Constabulary. Not only is there a neighbourhood watch scheme, but local business also helps by having a constant radio link system, this keeps businesses in contact with each other to provide any important updates etc. Crime has gone down since 2019 in the Hitchin area.
What is the Hitchin community like?
Hitchin isa thriving area, with a great community spirit and a variety of community group activities and events operating throughout the area. They have an up-and-coming local arts scene including music, drama, and dance. For those with a family there are many community groups that can fill your social needs whether its mummy and me groups, baby meet up or wandering around the public commons.
Hitchin also have a variety of sports clubs for those who are physically active. These clubs consist of football, rugby, cycling, tennis, fencing and more.
Festivals are a huge thing in Hitchin with many events to cater everyone. From Rhythms of the World Festival to Hitchin fashion show and Christmas markets.
Are there schools in Hitchin?
In the North Hertfordshire area schooling performs better than the average school in the UK across all levels of education with schools ranking between outstanding and good. For more information on specific school in Hitchin check out the Ofsted site.
Property in Hitchin
Properties in Hitchin have boomed in recent years with an increasing number of people moving to Hitchin. With a market town lifestyle and thriving community properties are still at an affordable price. Check out our properties for sale in Hitchin for an idea of the market.
Is Hitchin a good area for commuting
Hitchin is easily accessible by rail, bus and road. It’s also only 30miles away from London making it an ideal place to have both rural and city living.
Hitchin by car
Hitchin is based in North Hertfordshire, this about 3 miles away from junction 8 on the A1, from the M1 Junction 10, Hitchin is about 10miles away.
Hitchin by rail
Hitchin railway is on the Great Northern Line, this line runs from London to Edinburgh. There is also the Cambridge Line, which provides Hitchin with easy access to London Kings cross, Moorgate, Peterborough and Cambridge.
Hitchin by bus
The local Hitchin bus routes are operated by the bus companies, Arriva, Stagecoach and Centrebus. You can view their timetables and network here. National Express also operates allowing you to travel out of Hitchin visit the national express website for more.
Leysbrook can provide more information and advice on buying a property in Hitchin.