The ‘sweet spot’ commuter town between London and Cambridge with houses £284,000 cheaper

Nearly 2,000 Londoners moved to North Herts last year (Picture: Getty Images)

Surrounded by countryside but only 37 minutes from King’s Cross by train, it’s no wonder Londoners are packing up and heading to Royston.

Close to 2,000 people moved from London boroughs to North Hertfordshire last year, according to ONS estimates, and estate agents say Royston is the jewel in the county’s crown. 

The leafy commuter town is also just 15 minutes from Cambridge on the fas...