Letchworth Garden City is a popular residential town for London City-based workers as it is only a quick 27-minute train journey away from King’s Cross Station. It is an ideal mix of town and countryside that offers a break from the pressures of ‘big-city life.
After a few years of living and working in London, many city workers have moved to Letchworth Garden City because it offers its residents fresh air, open space and a clear separation between work and home life.
The town is an ideal destination for city dwellers looking to put down roots and start a family in a healthy, family-friendly location that isn’t too far from work. It is the original garden city that was created around the ideals of Ebenezer Howard, a Victorian social reformer that wanted to create an environment for people to live away from crowded cities.
Striking a good work-life balance
As a town that has always been seen as a nice place for workers to live, Letchworth Garden-City’s design principles gives its residents space to breathe, and the original properties include ample garden space to encourage families to spend time out of doors.
Many ex-London residents who moved to Letchworth Garden-City say they enjoy London more now that they live away from it. Despite having many attractions right on the doorstep, they often took everything for granted and now value those attractions more, having a bit of physical separation from them.
Letchworth Garden-City offers a more green and nurturing environment for tired city workers, and many people have moved here to escape the stress and anxiety that city living can create. New residents moving away from the city are often amazed at seeing stars in the night sky after enduring city lights 24/7 for many years.
Attracting the younger generation
Letchworth Garden-City has been a popular place to retire after decades of working in the city, but the town is far from being dominated by retirees. In fact, the town is very popular for young families looking to put down roots and raise their children.
The town is attracting a hip, young and single generation that doesn’t want to live in the city. In recent years the town has seen a growth in independent businesses being opened up by young people, from vegan cafes to eco-friendly clothing and homeware shops and ethical micro-businesses.
Affording a property outside of London that comes with a garden is also a boon for young people keen to grow their own food, but were unable to while living in a city apartment.
Local amenities
One of the big draws to the area is the famous Standalone Farm. This is a great place that helps to teach children where their food comes from. The farm is part of the original estate plan intended to help blend town with the country as much as possible.
The charitable organisation behind the farm help to educate urban school children from near and far who don’t know that eggs come from chickens or milk comes from cows. The farm is open to everyone and is popular with local families.
Letchworth Garden-City also offers everything you can expect from a modern town, including a mix of independent shops, high-street stores, cafe’s and restaurants, local craft beer on tap from the Garden City Brewery, and a monthly farmers market in an elegant pedestrian-friendly town centre.
There are plenty of well-kept green parks and play areas, golf courses, an outdoor pool for summer bathing, and the Garden City Greenway, a beautiful 13-mile cycling and walking route that encircles the town.