Why Live in Chiswell Green, St Albans/
Chiswell Green is situated between St Albans and the M25 – an ideal location for families, professionals, and commuters. This Hertfordshire hotspot has everything you would ever need, with lush green spaces and numerous amenities to match. The local area has a strong sense of community, welcomes all types of residents and has an active social scene. The locals host many different activities and clubs, encourage neighbourhood social interactions and even print regular newsletters. Let’s have a closer look at everything that Chiswell Green has to offer.
History
Chiswell Green has a rich history dating back thousands of years, demonstrated by the variety of historical artefacts that archaeologists have unearthed during excavations of the area. In fact, dug up soil formations have offered evidence of ancient quarrying methods. It is stipulated that the depressions in St Julian’s Wood/Greenwood Park are the remains of a quarry that would have been crucial for building and trade in the ancient world, shedding light on our ancestor’s ingenuity.
Transport
Chiswell Green is in the ideal position for accessing major road routes in the UK. The M1 is situated to the west, while the M25 is to the south and the A1 to the east. Not only this, Chiswell Green is only 2 miles away from St Albans City Station, which is itself a short 18 minutes to West Hampstead and 21 minutes to St Pancras International. The train route provides quick and easy access to central London and mainland Europe, making a day or weekend trip away effortless. Additionally, How Wood and Park Street stations are accessible from Chiswell Green by foot and will get you to Watford in only 15 minutes – a great destination for restaurants, shops and nightlife.
Education
Killigrew Primary and Nursery School is located in Chiswell Green’s West Avenue and has been positively rated in an Ofsted report. The report noted that “Pupils welcome the many opportunities to take on responsibilities and contribute to the community.” Chiswell Green is also near many highly rated secondary schools, such as St Albans High School for Girls, St Albans School, Parmiter’s School, Loreto College, St Columba’s College, Verulam School, and more.
Amenities
Chiswell Green offers many local services, including a medical centre, dental surgery and a pharmacy. There is also a Co-op store, restaurants, takeaways, bakeries, a 24-hour Starbucks, a Shell petrol station and a post office. Additionally, the Noke hotel is located on Watford Road and is perfect for those with visiting family and friends, or as a dining option for seasonal meals and events. Furthermore, The Three Hammers pub is a Grade II listed building, providing a characterful period setting with welcoming staff – it is the perfect choice for a bite of authentic British food!
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Sports and Leisure
Located minutes from the centre of Chiswell Green, Greenwood Park is a fantastic green space for families. The park boasts a large and well-enjoyed play area and a community centre that hosts clubs, activities and charity events. What’s more, the three halls within the community centre offer excellent sporting opportunities, such as badminton, netball, football, volleyball and basketball. Therefore, it isn’t surprising that Greenwood Park County Cricket has two teams that play every summer in both home and away matches. The area also prides itself on its equestrian facilities – Chiswell Green Riding School provides horse riders of all abilities with the opportunity for group or private lessons. They run activities throughout the school holidays including stable management and horse care, gymkhanas and hacks in the numerous different countryside locations around Chiswell Green.
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Countryside
Speaking of the countryside, the beautiful green space and historical sites in and around Chiswell Green are one of its main selling points. Residents have the opportunity to take a pleasant stroll to St Albans, where they will find the Ancient Roman wall and beautiful lake in Verulamium Park. Or, wander to Cottonmill and Bricket Wood’s green spaces, where the local wildlife can be spotted in the River Ver.
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Chiswell Green is the perfect location for all types of prospective buyers. With its excellent accessibility, community, history and convenience, what more could you be looking for?
If you’re still researching other Hertfordshire areas, why not take a look at our “Why Live in St Albans” and “Why Live in Hitchin” blogs!
