Description
🌿 Hertford Locks | Riverside Living in a Historic English Market Town
1–2 Bedroom Apartments | 3–4 Bedroom Freehold Townhouses | 3-Min Walk to Station | By Berkeley Group
Hertford Locks is a new riverside neighbourhood in the historic market town of Hertford, offering a collection of 1 & 2 bedroom apartments and 3 & 4 bedroom freehold townhouses.
Blending modern architecture with centuries of heritage, the development delivers the perfect balance of London connectivity, green open spaces, top schools and a vibrant town-centre lifestyle.
🏙 Key Highlights
✔ 3-Min Walk to Hertford East Station
Direct trains to Liverpool Street in 49 mins; Hertford North offers King’s Cross in 44 mins.
✔ A Royal Market Town with Exceptional Quality of Life
Over 210 listed buildings, Hertford Castle, boutique shops, cafés, restaurants and a thriving cultural scene.
✔ Outstanding School Network
- Surrounded by top-rated schools including:
- Simon Balle All-Through School (Outstanding)
- Abel Smith School (Outstanding)
- Haileybury (Prestigious Independent School)
✔ Riverside Green Living
Next to the River Lea, Hartham Common, and the 26-mile Lee Valley Regional Park.
✔ Built by Berkeley Group
A FTSE100 developer known for exceptional quality. Facilities include:
Concierge, Residents’ Gym, Podium Gardens, Secure Parking.
✔ Strong Capital Growth & Rental Demand
Hertford prices rose 42% in 10 years, rents up 43% in 5 years, with yields around 6.5%.
🏡 Homes & Sizes
Apartments
- 1 Bedroom: 471 – 626 sq ft
- 2 Bedroom: 681 – 1,027 sq ft
Townhouses (Freehold)
- 3 Bedroom: 1,147 – 1,150 sq ft
- 4 Bedroom: 1,490 sq ft
📍 Prime Location | 20 Miles North of London
Hertford sits within the Oxford–Cambridge–London knowledge corridor, offering superb transport links.
Rail Connections
- Hertford East → Liverpool Street: 49 mins
- Hertford North → King’s Cross: 44 mins
- Hertford North → Moorgate: 39 mins
Road Connections
-Easy access to A10, A414, M25, A1(M)
- 30–35 mins to Stansted Airport
- 50–60 mins to Central London
🎓 Top Education Within Walking Distance
Outstanding Primary Schools
Abel Smith School（0.8 miles）
Bengeo Primary（1.9 miles）
Simon Balle All-Through（1.9 miles）
Outstanding Secondary Schools
Presdales School（2.5 miles）
The Chauncy School（4 miles）
Independent Schools
Haileybury（3.4 miles）
Duncombe School（0.6 miles）
🌳 Lifestyle & Surroundings
Green Spaces
- Hartham Common
- River Lea towpath
- Lee Valley Regional Park
Culture & Community
- Hertford Castle
- Hertford Museum
- 250+ independent shops, cafés and restaurants
- Arts Festival, Food & Drink Festival, open-air theatre
📈 Investment Highlights
✔ 42% Price Growth in 10 Years
Hertford has outperformed Greater London (24%).
✔ 43% Rental Growth in 5 Years
Strong demand from professionals and young families.
✔ Approx. 6.5% Rental Yields
One of the strongest markets in Hertfordshire.
✔ Extremely Limited Supply
Only 268 new homes delivered in 5 years (avg. 54 per year).
✔ Professional Workforce Demand
30% of renters work in professional, scientific & technical sectors.
🏢 Facilities
- Concierge
- Residents’ Gym
- Landscaped Podium Gardens
- Secure Parking
- Riverside Walks
- 8.8-acre masterplan community
📅 Payment Terms
1.£2,000 reservation fee
2.10% on exchange
3.10% after 12 months
4.Balance on completion
Interested? Contact us to request the latest price list, brochure and floorplans.